For institutions of higher education, preparedness is not about fear; it is about foresight, coordination, and effective planning.
This session explores the foundational principles of active threats, including awareness, pre-incident indicators, and incident response tactics that every campus should understand to reduce risk and strengthen resilience.
Attendees will also learn proactive strategies for enhancing campus safety, including reporting mechanisms, site security audits and targeted training programs that help identify risks early and prepare students, faculty, and staff to respond effectively in a crisis.
Designed to be practical and accessible, this session provides a framework institutions can adapt to build a culture of preparedness - one that prioritizes safety, communication, and informed decision making before, during, and after a critical incident.
We'll cover:
- The fundamentals of active threats, including key definitions and emerging trends
- Pre-incident stressors, predatory behaviours, and situational awareness techniques
- Best practices for active threat incident response
- Practical strategies for improving campus safety and preparedness
Matthew Carvalho - Regional Security Manager - Healix
Matt oversees the Americas Global Security Operations Centre for Healix, guiding the day‑to‑day work of operational and intelligence teams and ensuring they follow clear escalation processes and security protocols. Before joining Healix, Matt built a broad career across the security, protection and defence sectors. Matt continues to serve in the Canadian Army Primary Reserve.
Caitlin DiLallo - Acting Director of Sales - Healix
Cait DiLallo joined Healix in 2026 as Vice President of Business Development, bringing more than a decade of experience in sales, business development, and organizational leadership. At Healix, Caitlin focuses on expanding the company’s presence across the Americas, working closely with organizations to understand their unique challenges and develop travel risk management solutions that support their people and duty of care objectives.