About Alan
Alan Glickman brings over 35 years of experience in security, law enforcement, and executive protection. His extensive career includes working with top talent like Celine Dion, Tiger Woods, WWF, and Major League Baseball, as well as providing protection for luxury hotels in Boston.
After retiring and relocating to North Carolina, Alan began teaching personal safety techniques to civilians. He has worked closely with local, state, and federal agents, including roles at the 2004 and 2012 Democratic National Conventions. Post-9/11, Alan was recruited as a security supervisor with Homeland Security, coordinating security across the U.S. during the early phases of TSA development.
Certifications:
• “Refuse To Be A Victim®” NRA Instructor
• National Safety Council Defensive Driving Instructor
• State Courts Against Road Rage (SCARR / MA state courts) Instructor
• Mace® Pepper Spray Instructor
• AARP Driver Safety Instructor
Published in Campus Safety Magazine and the Journal of Healthcare Protection Management, Alan is a recognized expert in personal security, crisis management, and active assailant preparation. His teaching style is relaxed, interactive, and fun, with no pressure to participate or make purchases.
Alan’s message is simple: “Treat your personal protection as seriously as other important aspects of your life, and you can live safely, without paranoia.” Sit back, take notes, and enjoy his fast-paced personal safety tips.