Threat Mitigation – Risk Control Group Standards
Executive Summary
Threat Mitigation – Risk Control Group (TM-RCG) is a fully licensed, insured, and bonded private investigation and security firm based in Arizona. The company maintains Workers’ Compensation and Medical Malpractice Insurance and employs a dedicated 24/7 Medical Direction Team, as required by law. TM-RCG staffs certified NREMT Emergency Medical Responders (EMRs), Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), and Paramedics, ensuring compliance and capability in high-risk environments.
What Sets TM-RCG Apart in Arizona?
Experienced Personnel
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- Veteran-Owned and Operated: Over 95% of TM-RCG employees are military veterans, or retired law enforcement.
- Elite Backgrounds: Approximately one-third of the staff are former contractors with the U.S. Department of State’s High Threat Protection Program or other federal agencies overseas response units.
- Professional Maturity: The average age of employees is 36, contributing to a mature, responsible workforce.
Training Standards That Exceed Industry Norms
TM-RCG believes that while experience is critical, training is the foundation of performance.
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- 90% of training is provided by external, specialized providers.
- TM-RCG also conducts in-house instruction by certified experts in their expertise discipline.
- TM-RCG maintains a strict policy: unarmed guards are only deployed alongside a CIRT (Critical Incident Response Team) employee—we do not provide unarmed services in isolation.
Training Comparison: TM-RCG vs. Industry Standard
Unarmed Guard
| TM-RCG – 54+ Hours Training Requirements | Other Companies- 8 Hours (DPS Requirements |
| Orientation – Intro to Security | Orientation – Intro to Security |
| Criminal Law / Laws of Arrest | Criminal Law / Laws of Arrest |
| Search & Seizure Procedures | General Security Procedures |
| Use of Force | Use of Force |
| Uniform & Grooming | Uniform & Grooming |
| Crime Scene Preservation / First Response | Crime Scene Preservation / First Response |
| Hostile Surveillance Detection | N/A |
| General Security Procedures | General Security Procedures |
| Communication Skills | Communication Skills |
| Active Listening & Crisis/Hostage Negotiation | N/A |
| Emotional Intelligence | N/A |
| Ethics | Ethics |
| Sexual Harassment | Sexual Harassment |
| Pre-Incident Behavioral Response – SLC2 Provider | N/A |
| Medical Training – 2 Days Medical Course- BLS, AHA Pediatric, NAEMT TECC & Disaster Response (Mass Casualty)- Medical Director | CPR, AED, First Aid (if any) |
| Fire Evacuation & PPE – Phoenix FD | N/A |
Armed Guard (CIRT)
| TM-RCG (CIRT)- Additional 350+ Hours Training Requirements | Other Companies –16 Hours (AZ DPS minimum) |
| Weapon Safety, Handling, Storage | Same Core Curriculum |
| Legal Training, Judgmental Shooting | Same Core Curriculum |
| Federal Air Marshal 30-Round Practical Pistol Course Qualification | Not Required/ Offered |
| Executive Protection – ISCG Consulting | Not Required/ Offered |
| A.L.I.C.E. or C.R.A.S.E Certified- In House Certified Instructor | Not Required/ Offered |
| Medical Training – 2 Days Medical Course- BLS, AHA Pediatric, NAEMT TECC & Disaster Response (Mass Casualty) or Certified NREMT Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) 120 Hours- Medical Director | Not Required/ Offered |
| IED Recognition – In-House Certified Instructor | Not Required/ Offered |
| Structured Professional Judgment (WAVR-21, RAGE-V, TRAP-18,Stalking Profile Assessment) – Multiple Source Training Providers-American Psychological Association
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Not Required/ Offered |
| Full Recordkeeping of Qualifications | Often Not Maintained |
Dignitary & Executive Protection
| TM-RCG- Must have completed the Unarmed and Armed CIRT Training Requirements; Additional 530+ Hours Training Requirements | Other Companies |
| Dignitary Protection Course – ISCG Consulting | Not Required/ Offered |
| Smoke & Distraction Device Certification- In-House Certified Instructor | Not Required/ Offered |
| Surveillance / Counter-Surveillance- ISCG Consulting & In-House Certified Instructor | Not Required/ Offered |
| Hostile Surveillance Detections Operations- ISCG Consulting & In-House Certified Instructor | Not Required/ Offered |
| Dining & Protocol Etiquette – ASU Certified Events and Protocol Instructor | Not Required/ Offered |
| Medical Training – NREMT Emergency Medical Responder (EMR), NREMT Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), or NREMT Paramedic (Paramedic Training is 1200-1800 Hours)- Medical Director | Not Required/ Offered |
| Federal Air Marshal 60-Round Practical Pistol Course Qualification | Not Required/ Offered |
| Full Recordkeeping of Qualifications | Not Required/ Offered |
Technical Surveillance Counter-Measures
| Technical Surveillance Counter-Measures (TSCM) – Research Electronics International, LLC– 160+ Hours | Not Required/ Offered |
Unique Operational Capability
TM-RCG operates a 6–8 month training pipeline—far beyond state minimums.
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- Unarmed Guard Training: 52 hours (vs. 8 hours required by AZ DPS)
- Armed Guard/CIRT Training: 128 hours (plus NREMT EMR & EMT courses totaling up to 324 hours) (vs. 16 hours required by AZ DPS)
- TM-RCG is authorized to deploy smoke and distraction devices during dignitary and diplomatic extractions in civil unrest scenarios, a capability not common among Arizona security firms.