ExecProtect Worldwide National Training Academy (EPW Academy) is licensed through the Texas Department of Public Safety, under license #F01265, to train private security officers, armed uniformed security officers, and plain-clothes armed personal protection officers. ExecProtect Worldwide, Inc. is licensed through the Texas Department of Public Safety, under license #C17543, as a private security and investigations consulting company.
As the Chief Training Officer, John Savage’s credentials are as follows:
- B.S. Public Affairs/Administration of Justice
- M.S. Psychology
- M.A Sociology/Criminology
- Certified Mediator, State of Texas
- Licensed Texas Private Investigator (criminal and civil)
- Graduate of the Houston Police Academy
- Graduate of the FBI National Academy, Quantico, Virginia
- 35 years of law enforcement experience, U.S. Air Force and Houston Police Department
- Supervisor of special operations teams at Houston Police Department
- Managed security operations for visiting presidents, governors, and other dignitaries for Houston Police Department
- Served as Chief of Staff for Chief of Police, Houston Police Department
- Instructor of active shooter and counterterrorism strategies at university level
- Served as Chief of Security for Lakewood Church and Joel Osteen ministries
- Licensed firearms instructor and private security instructor
Professional Training (Courses and Fees)
| Course Name | Fee |
|---|---|
| Workplace Violence | $125 |
| Sexual Harassment | $125 |
| Children’s Self-Defense and Awareness Strategy Group Class (click here to complete request form) Pre-K to 12yoa and 13yoa and above | 1 – 4 students $125Each additional student $25 |
| Level II State Approved Private Security Training (Department of Public Safety) | $125 |
| Level III, State Commissioned Private Security Officer Training (Department of Public Safety) | $285 |
| Level IV, Personal Protection Officer, PPO Training (Department of Public Safety) | $300 |
| Requalification Course: Level III | $125 |
| Requalification Course: Level IV | $125 |
| OC – Pepper Spray Training | $125 |
| Baton Training | $125 |
| Report Writing | $150 |
| Dry Fire Pistol Training course: Precision and Handgun Accuracy under Duress | $175 |
| License To Carry (LTC) Course (Formerly Concealed Handgun License – CHL) | $125 |
| Use of Force Continuum Training/Handling Violent Encounters | $150 |
| Active Shooter and Active Assailant Scenario Training (Students must demonstrate proficiency after training to receive Certificate of Course Completion) | $325 |
| Crisis Intervention and Interaction with First Responders | $125 |
| Non-Violent dispute Resolution/Mediation Skills Training Exercises (Written and Table Top) | $250 |
| Advance Weapons/Firearms Training | $325 |
| Proper Storage and Handgun Safety (focusing on preventing injury and accidental discharges) | $125 |
| Enter and Outer Perimeter Safeguards – Denying and/or Preventing entry onto facility or into classrooms. Maintaining and securing Safe Rooms | $200 |
All courses will be taught by licensed instructors through our State of Texas approved training school—EPW National Training Academy (F01265). High quality Certificates of Course Completion will be issued following each course.
Note: Pricing does not include pistol qualification gun range fees, targets, ammo or MMPI fees. However, we are very fortunate to have special gun range fees and very low MMPI psychologist reduced fees. (MMPI pertains to Level IV only)
Note: Some courses require minimum class participation to schedule a class.