About David Fowler

David Fowler brings over 30 years of experience in security operations, training, and protective services. He has worked with thousands of individuals and hundreds of agencies and corporations across the U.S. and Canada. Known for his dynamic and motivational presentation style, David’s extensive background in safety, security, martial science, and the philosophy of peace makes him a highly sought-after speaker and trainer at international, national, and local events.

David and the AVADE® team offer a wide range of training programs, including:

• Workplace Violence Prevention (WPV)
• Advanced De-Escalation
• Active Shooter Response
• Behavioral Health WPV
• Handcuffing Tactics™
• Pepper Spray Defense™
• Defensive Tactics System™
• Healthcare Defensive Tactics System™
• Defense Baton™
• Safety Oriented Customer Service(SOCS®)
• Retail WPV
• Safety Incident Reporting System™
• and more…

He has personally trained and certified thousands of professionals both in the U.S. and internationally.

David is also the author and creator of numerous books and training systems, including Be Safe Not Sorry, Survive an Active Shooter, To Serve and Protect, The PLAN, Street Smarts™, and the complete suite of AVADE® Workplace Violence Prevention Instructor and Basic Training programs.

He is a graduate of Executive Security International’s Advanced Executive Protection and Protective Intelligence & Investigations programs. His professional affiliations include:

• ASIS International (American Society for Industrial Security)
• ILEETA (International Law Enforcement Educators & Trainers Association)
• IAHSS (International Association of Healthcare Safety & Security)
• SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management)

David lives in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, with his wife Genelle, the love of his life. Together, they have five children and four grandchildren. David and Genelle have dedicated their lives to serving others through safety education and training. They travel extensively across North America, providing training, consulting, and speaking engagements.

AVADE® is proud to offer industry-leading training that is flexible, responsive, and competitively priced. We work with your schedule and budget to deliver the most effective WPV safety training available—tailored to meet your organization’s unique needs.