The critical importance of aĀ proactive approachĀ to security, contrasting it sharply with the pitfalls ofĀ reactive measures. It argues that waiting for a crisis, such as aĀ workplace violence incidentĀ or aĀ security breach, leads to significant and often irreversibleĀ costs, including human harm, reputational damage, and legal liabilities. The source advocates forĀ preventative actionsĀ likeĀ risk assessments,Ā firearms trainingĀ for qualified personnel, andĀ scenario-based crisis response drillsĀ to ensureĀ readinessĀ andĀ professionalism.Ā