Workplace violence training and threat assessment consulting
Preparation of Workplace violence policy and plans, employee and supervisor training, and threat assessment consultation and management.

About

Dedication & Professionalism

History

1st Thought was founded by active duty Law Enforcement and Fire Firefighter personnel located in Los Angeles County, California. We have been training all our lives and want to be part of the solution in helping businesses and non-profits prepare their employees to survive any incident through preparation and a survival mindset. Our motto is “Keep it Simple”.

 

Get in touch

We at 1st Thought believe that every company is unique and “one size fits all solutions” don’t work. Let us tailor meaningful training that will positively impact you and your organization.

 
 

Our Team

 
 
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Founder / CEO

Sean Riley

Police Lieutenant with over 20 years of law enforcement experience and over two thousand training hours. Expertise in active shooter response, critical incident management, Tactical Casualty Combat Care, and a current training bureau commander.

I founded this company with one goal in mind, to help as many people as possible be mentally and physically prepared to survive.

 

Professional Training

  • Tactical Combat Casualty Care

  • Active Integrated Threat Response - DHS / FEMA

  • LAPD Westpoint Leadership

  • Executive Development

  • Tactical Science

  • CA Police Officer Standards and Training Management Certificate

  • Stop The Bleed Instructor

 
 
 
 
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Partner -Chief operations Officer

Craig Tweedy

Retired Glendale Police Sergeant with 30 years of law enforcement experience. Expertise in Robbery and Homicide investigations, crime scenes, interview and interrogation, supervision of critical incidents.

 

Professional Training

  • Sherman Block Leadership Institute graduate

  • 400 hrs in Criminal Investigations from the Robert Presley Institute

  • Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice

  • CA Police Officer Standards and Training Supervisory Certificate

  • Tactical Combat Casualty Care

 
 
 
 
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Partner - Chief Development Officer

Brian Riley

Los Angeles County Fire Captain with 19 years of fire service experience and prior experience as a Los Angeles County Deputy Sheriff. Extensive experience in incident command and incident organization. Currently assigned as Air and Wildland Training and Safety Superintendent.

 

Professional Training

  • Los Angeles Area Fire Chief’s Association Captain’s Leadership Academy

  • Hazardous Materials Technician

  • Tactical Combat Casualty Care