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
- 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.
- 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
| 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.
- 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.
Conclusion
TM-RCG sets the benchmark for excellence in security and protective services across Arizona. With a highly trained team backed by experience at the private, municipal, state, and federal levels, our rigorous certification pipeline and unmatched operational readiness distinguish us from industry peers. We don’t just meet the standard—we define it.
