Tom Czyz
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Tom Czyz | |
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| Born | Thomas Czyz |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Active shooter expert, SWAT team operator |
| Known for | Founder and CEO of Armoured One |
| Spouse | Maria Czyz |
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| Website | www |
Tom Czyz is an American former homicide detective, police officer, and SWAT team operator.[1] He is the founder and chief executive officer of Armoured One,[2] a safety and security company with its focuses on active shooter training, security assessments, security glass and security film.[3][4] He is an active shooter expert who advises and conducts training programs for teachers and administrators at schools K-12, universities and businesses across the country.[4][5] Tom is the son of Pastor Randy and Maryann Czyz who pastor Word of Life Assembly of God in Baldwinsville, New York.
Early life
[edit]Tom was born in Syracuse, New York and currently lives in Baldwinsville. He is a graduate of Baker High School[4] in Baldwinsville, NY. Tom grew up in downstate NY in Highland Falls. Tom's father was a chaplain at West Point, NY for the Army.
Career
[edit]Tom started his career as a police office for the Baldwinsville Police Department. In 2009 he transferred to the Onondaga County Sheriff's Department as a major crimes detective and SWAT Team Operator. He served for a total 18 years before medical retiring from an injury on duty. He is now a retired major crimes detective and SWAT Team operator.[6] On December 14, 2012, Tom founded Armoured One with a team of active shooter experts from SWAT Team members, elite military personnel, and federal agents which include the Secret Service, FBI and Homeland Security.[7][8] Tom and his team evaluates the security of schools, sells UL Shooter Attack Certified glass and window film plus he delivers active shooter training for schools.[4][6] The idea of Armoured One came up when he realized after the Sandy Hook attack in 2012[1] that he could not keep his own kids safe while they were at school.[2][9]
His team travels across the country and teaches faculty and staff on what to do in the event of a school shooting.[10]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b Moriarty, Ricky (11 September 2018). "Security glass company to expand in Syracuse". Syracuse.
- ^ a b Lipman, Amy (21 February 2018). "Active shooter training company investigates Stoneman Douglas High School shooting". WPTV-TV.
- ^ "A demonstration of shooter-resistant glass and film". WNYT (TV). 18 May 2018.
- ^ a b c d Casey, Ashley (20 March 2018). "Fight or flight: B'ville teachers undergo active shooter training". Eagle Newspapers (New York).
- ^ "Active Shooter Training With Armoured One Co-Founder Tom Czyz". KTLA. 13 November 2018.
- ^ a b "How A Retired Law-Enforcement Dad Is Helping Keep Children Safe In School". Post Eagle Newspaper. 21 March 2019.
- ^ Scheidell, Dora (20 December 2013). "Central New York Law Enforcement Officers Create Company to Target School Violence". CNYCentral.
- ^ "Former Sandy Hook teacher helps encourage safety in schools". Fox 61. 12 December 2017.
- ^ "Protecting Children in School May 20, 2018". Local News Only. 20 May 2018.
- ^ Kielar, Mary. "Hospital shooting hits home for CNY man who trains people to be prepared". cnycentral.