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 |
| Notable work | Staying One Step Ahead: Ending the Story of Active Shooter in America’s Schools (2024) |
| 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]
Books
[edit]In September 2024, Tom published the book Staying One Step Ahead: Ending the Story of Active Shooter in America’s Schools, a guide aimed at improving school safety and response protocols. Tom brings extensive experience from the world of active shootings, including independent investigations at over sixty school shootings since 2012. In the book, he shares the unvarnished truth about how schools and law enforcement can protect children and staff.
Czyz, Tom (September 4, 2024). Staying One Step Ahead: Ending the Story of Active Shooter in America’s Schools. Advantage Media Group. ISBN 979-8891880436.
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.