Jin Kim is a nationally recognized expert in active shooter response, workplace violence prevention, and organizational resilience. As a former FBI Tactical Instructor and Active Shooter Coordinator, he brings unmatched real-world insight into managing high-stakes threats with precision and purpose. Jin’s approach to safety emphasizes preparedness, proactive risk mitigation, and empowering individuals with the confidence to act under pressure. Through his work with The PerSec Academy and The Bureau Consortium, he delivers practical, customized training that goes beyond theory to build a culture of vigilance and resilience. His expertise makes him a compelling speaker for schools and organizations seeking to elevate their safety standards and foster secure, responsive environments.
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“Jin Kim is a once-in-a-generation training professional. With equal measures of eloquence and sensitivity, his life-saving words of survival are nothing short of transformative. I have witnessed his tour de force captivate audiences and prompt critical consideration of situational awareness across a broad spectrum of attendees.
As a keen observer of law enforcement training, I am familiar with the leading figures in the field of crisis response and active assailant threat assessment. Jin richly deserves his reputation as the FBI’s subject matter expert par excellence. Quite literally, he is without peer. He’ll sell you the whole seat, but you’ll only need the edge.”
—Prof. David White, Director, Conflict Management Program, Seton Hall University of Law
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Jin Kim’s presentations are direct, engaging, and grounded in real-world experience, blending tactical insight with relatable guidance for diverse audiences. His goal is to unpack complex threat scenarios and equip individuals with practical tools and confidence to respond effectively. Whether speaking to educators, executives, or first responders, Jin fosters a sense of empowerment and urgency that drives lasting preparedness and resilience.
Some of Jin’s recent audiences include:
Great Lakes Association for School Safety
Lubbock ISD
Global Research University
Seton Hall University
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Topics Include
Safety & Security
Leadership, Law, & Policy
Operations & Emergency Management
Behavioral Threat Assessment & Management
Violence Prevention Strategies
Physical Security & Risk Assessment
Active Shooter Preparedness & Response
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Active Safety in Schools and Beyond
75 – 90-minute presentation
Jin Kim guides school administrators, faculty, and staff through developing a comprehensive awareness of active shooter incidents and targeted violence in schools and focuses on providing best practices and guidance for providing a safe and secure educational environment. Realistic and tangible solutions in mitigating the effects of acute and dynamic violence in a school will be discussed and offered.
Testimonials
“Jin Kim is one of the most exciting, engaging speakers I’ve ever seen. His Active Shooter Survival Strategies training is one that was regaled by the University community as a must see to be ready for an active threat incident. He leaves audiences with actionable information and an enhanced feeling of personal preparedness.”
—Emergency Manager, Global Research University
Speaker
BIOGRAPHY
Jin Kim is widely known as a subject matter expert and material practitioner in active shooter and targeted violence attacks. Mr. Kim retired from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in 2018 and is a twenty-three-year veteran of the FBI’S New York Division. He served as the Active Shooter Coordinator on the Crisis Management Unit and was the leading authority directing active shooter & workplace violence preparedness, resiliency, and training, for the FBI and its corporate and private sector partnerships.
Mr. Kim regularly presents and speaks at international association conferences and seminars, and provides guidance and substantive training to leading corporations and businesses, financial and banking institutions, K- 12 schools and higher education universities, hospitals/healthcare facilities, professional sports teams & sporting venues, hotels, non-profit organizations, and public safety departments.
Mr. Kim also served as the FBI’s New York Tactical Training Program Manager in conjunction with his assignment as a primary Firearms and Tactical Instructor and was responsible for providing tactical readiness training for both domestic duties and international deployments. In addition, Mr. Kim is a certified ALERRT/FBI Active Shooter Tactical Instructor and has trained a countless number of law enforcement officers in response training.
As part of the FBI’S Police Training and Liaison Program, Mr. Kim was the Director and Principle Instructor of three specialized programs; The Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) School, The Executive Protection/PSD Counter Assault Team (CAT) School, and The Observer/Sniper School, respectively.
In addition to his early investigative assignments in Violent Crimes/Major Offenses (Fugitive Apprehension), International Drug Trafficking & Money Laundering, Criminal Intelligence, and Special Operations, Mr. Kim proudly served as both a certified tactical Operator and Observer/Sniper on the Special Weapons & Tactics Enhanced Team. Mr. Kim’s career also included numerous international deployments in support of the FBI’s global investigative mission and war on terror.
Mr. Kim is the Founder & Principal of The PerSec Academy, LLC, specializing in Active Shooter and Workplace Violence Resiliency Management. Mr. Kim earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Villanova University, completed Post Baccalaureate Management Studies at Wagner College, and is pursuing a Master’s Degree in Public Safety Management at St. Joseph’s University.
In early 2023, Mr. Kim launched The Bureau Consortium. As a collaborative effort of former FBI agents, the group specializes in mass shooting prevention, active shooter crisis planning, and workplace violence risk management. Drawing upon its unparalleled collective field experience, The Bureau Consortium caters to client needs by providing services such as advisory thought leadership, training and prevention strategies, employee safety training, and behavioral threat assessments, all in the aim of mitigating catastrophic risks.