M.C. Kimball and Associates, Inc.
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M.C. KIMBALL AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
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Who is M.C. Kimball and Associates, Inc?
Founded in 1989, M.C. Kimball & Associates, Inc. is a nationally recognized provider of safety training, situational awareness programs, and active shooter response education. We deliver practical, trauma-informed, and mindfulness-based instruction to a wide range of audiences across the country.
FOR MORE THAN THREE DECADES WE HAVE TRAINED AND SUPPORTED:
• The United States Military
• Federal law enforcement and security personnel
• Local and regional law enforcement agencies
• PK–12 schools and districts
• Colleges and universities
• Large and small businesses
• High-tech and corporate enterprises
• Faith-based institutions and houses of worship
• Medical and mental health facilities
• The hospitality and service industry
Our expertise in workplace violence prevention, particularly with large corporations, technology companies, and high-risk workplace environments, has made us a sought-after national leader in the field of behavioral threat mitigation.
What is your mission?
Our mission is to equip individuals and organizations with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to prevent, respond to, and recover from critical incidents. We take a whole-community approach—empowering every person to play an active role in safety and preparedness.
Who facilitates your training?
Our programs are delivered by a multidisciplinary team of subject matter experts, including former and active-duty law enforcement professionals, educators, school safety specialists, emergency management consultants, and leadership development coaches.
What is the “We’ve Got Your Back®” Student Safety Program?
Our nationally recognized, trauma-informed student safety initiative teaches children to become active participants in their own safety through age-appropriate, engaging, and empowering experiences.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:
• Animated, non-traumatizing content to build emotional resilience
• Real-world response options: evacuation, self-evacuation, and barricading
• Project-based learning: card games, situational awareness drills, and group activities
• Development of the 4 Elements of Awareness: Conscious, Spatial, Sensory, and Informed
• Collaboration among students, educators, and families to promote a culture of safety
What types of training do you offer for PK–12th grade schools?
We provide in-person, blended, hybrid, and online training programs customized for school communities, including:
• Active shooter response (options-based model)
• School command post operations: “Connecting the Dots”
• Dis-arming dialogue: Verbal de-escalation strategies
• Crisis leadership and emergency communication
• Threat, vulnerability, and risk assessments
• Behavioral threat assessment (U.S. Secret Service-informed model)
• School bus active threat response
• Campus safety and perishable skills training
• Staff crisis readiness and wellness support
Do you serve organizations beyond schools?
Yes. We provide expert-led training and consulting to a wide variety of organizations and industries, including:
Businesses | Corporations | Houses of Worship
Higher Education | Hospitality Industries | Medical Facilities
MCKA SERVICES INCLUDE:
• OSHA-Certified workplace violence prevention training
• Active threat and emergency preparedness
• Crisis leadership and communication
• Behavioral threat awareness for non-clinical settings
• Situational and environmental awareness training
• Verbal de-escalation and customer service conflict resolution
• Emergency action planning and tabletop exercises
• Emotional intelligence and situational awareness
• Safety protocol integration for new hires
• Manager and team readiness coaching
• Officer safety and survival
• Leading with passion
• New threat trends
• And more ...
What is the Kimball Learning Center?
The Kimball Learning Center offers flexible, online, self-paced learning to support busy professionals and teams.
FEATURES:
• 24/7 Access from any device
• Self-paced and repeatable modules
• Content developed by national experts
• Designed for schools, workplaces, and specialized roles
POPULAR COURSES:
• Active shooter preparedness
• Behavioral threat assessment
• Crisis communication and media strategy
• Emotional intelligence in crisis
• Implicit bias and cultural awareness
• Specialized training for bus drivers, admins, and support staff
Do you offer consulting and custom safety services?
Absolutely. We provide tailored consultation and support services, including:
• School and workplace safety planning
• Policy and protocol review and alignment
• Development of support and threat assessment teams
• Drill design, facilitation, and after-action evaluation
• Executive coaching for crisis leadership
• Behavioral and physical threat and risk assessments
Why
do organizations choose M.C. Kimball & Associates, Inc?
Over 35 years of national experience
Trusted by schools, businesses, military, law enforcement, and healthcare leaders
OSHA-certified and federally aligned training models
Trauma-informed, mindful and empowering approach
Practical tools for real-world application and decision-making
Focused on prevention, readiness and resilience
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