Alex Haddox, M.Ed.
President
Mr. Haddox spent over seventeen years working for Amgen, Inc., one of the world's largest multinational biotech firms, as a Senior Business Analyst, Senior eLearning Analyst, Training Project Manager, and Training & Development Manager. Among his many projects, he designed instructor-led, e-learning training modules, and training videos for the Global Regulatory Affairs & Safety Education & Development, IS Training & Development, and Global Learning & Performance departments. He holds a Masters degree in Adult Education and Training.
Mr. Haddox developed instructional materials for the University of Southern California (USC) as a Content Development Consultant in the University Human Resources, Talent & Organizational Development department.
Mr. Haddox was also the Product Manager and co-founder of the Symantec AntiVirus Research Center (SARC). He was considered one of the world's leading computer virus experts, traveled worldwide on speaking engagements and appeared on national television programs including Good Morning America, CNBC, the Discovery Channel and Fox News Network. He has been quoted in innumerable print publications from The New York Times to USA Today and was on the Advisory Board to the industry's leading publication, "Virus Bulletin."
Mr. Haddox is a skilled martial artist and self-defense instructor. He has nearly three decades of combined traditional martial arts training in multiple styles including American Kenpo, Hapkido, and Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. He holds many trophies from his days of kumite (fighting) competition including: 1st place, Long Beach International Karate Championships, August 3, 2008; 2nd place, World Karate Invitational Championships, July 31, 1983, Under green; 4th Place, United States Karate Championships, November 6, 1983, Under blue; and many others.
Mr. Haddox holds teaching credentials from the National Rifle Association (NRA) in multiple disciplines including Chief Range Safety Officer (CRSO), is licensed by the California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services as a firearms instructor (TIF 2258) and baton instructor (TIB 1874), is licensed by the Arizona Department of Public Safety as a firearms instructor (Lic. 1698778), is certified by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services as a security guard instructor (ID. 99-683884), and is a member of both the International Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors (IALEFI) and International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association (ILEETA).
An accomplished author, Mr. Haddox has been published in peer-reviewed journals and authored a column on self-protection for TaeKwonDo Times Magazine for nearly seven (7) years (he continues to contribute general articles regularly). His book on personal security, Practical Home Security: A Guide to Safer Urban Living, is sold in nine (9) countries and available multiple languages. He is the creator and host of two free podcasts called Practical Defense and Security Professionals Podcast with downloads in the multiple-millions and heard in over 135 countries. He is also the creator of the STC Guard Card Training professional security guard training program used on five (5) continents.
In 2020, in his never-ending pursuit of improving training for private security, Mr. Haddox joined National Public Safety and Security Institute (NPSSI). NPSSI is a non-profit Think Tank formed to create policies, training guidelines and best practices, work with regulatory agencies to ensure compliance, educational standards, and make recommendations on all areas of public safety and private security services.
Mr. Haddox testified before the California Senate Standing Committee on Public Safety in oppposition to Assembly Bill 229.
His work and personal life have taken him all over the globe including countries in North America, Europe, Africa, and South America. Mr. Haddox has seen some of the world's greatest cities and walked the streets of some of the most underprivileged. His experience has taught him that safety starts with knowing how to conduct yourself and what to be aware of, not necessarily where you are.
Credentials
| Academic | B.S., Business Administration Master of Arts in Education, Adult Education and Training |
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Black Belt, American Kenpo Grand Master Mohamad Tabatabai |
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Brown-Stripe, Hapkido Grand Master Bong Soo Han |
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Certified Instructor, Kubotan Self-Defense Soke Takayuki Kubota |
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Certified Firearms Instructor:
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A proud member of InfraGard |
| Founded in 1955, ASIS International is the world's largest membership organization for security management professionals. With hundreds of chapters across the globe, ASIS is recognized as the premier source for learning, board-certification, networking, standards, and research. | |
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Level 3 Instructor, Jim Wagner's Reality-Based Personal Protection System Jim Wagner |
| Arizona DPS |
Firearms Instructor: 1698778 Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS). |
| California BSIS |
Training Instructor - Firearm: TIF 2258 Training Instructor - Baton: TIB 1874 Certified Security Professional with firearm, baton and pepper spray. California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS). |
| Virginia DCJS |
DCJS ID#: 99-683884
Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) |
| CCW | Instructor, Florida CCW |
Publications
Haddox, Alex. (2021). Guard Card Training - 12-hours, Unarmed Skills Training Course for Proprietary Private Security Officers. Los Angeles, CA: Security Training Center®
Haddox, Alex. (2019). Guard Card Training - 16-hours, Unarmed Skills Training Course for Security Guards: Pennsylvania. Los Angeles, CA: Security Training Center®
ASIS International. Private Security Officer Selection and Training. ASIS PSO-2019. Alexandria, VA. (March 2019) Print.
(Committee Member and Working Group Member)
Haddox, A., et. al. (Eds.). (2018). NRA Guide Basics of Shotgun Shooting. Fairfax, VA: National Rifle Association of America.
Haddox, Alex. (2018). Guard Card Training - 16-hours, Unarmed Skills Training Course for Security Guards: Montana. Los Angeles, CA: Security Training Center®
Haddox, Alex. (2018). Guard Card Training - 16-hours, Unarmed Skills Training Course for Security Guards: Wisconsin. Los Angeles, CA: Security Training Center®
Haddox, Alex. (2017). Continuing Education Record. Los Angeles, CA: Palladium Education,® Inc.
Haddox, Alex. (2017). Firearms Record. Los Angeles, CA: Palladium Education,® Inc.
Haddox, Alex. (2017). Counterterrorism. Los Angeles, CA: Security Training Center®
Haddox, Alex. (2017). 8-hours, Unarmed Skills Training Course for Security Guards: Hawaii. Los Angeles, CA: Security Training Center®
Wagner, J., Haddox, A. (2017). Use of Force. Los Angeles, CA: Security Training Center®
Haddox, Alex. (2016). The Strength Training Workout Log. Los Angeles, CA: Palladium Education,® Inc.
Haddox, Alex. (2016). The Swimmer's Workout Log. Los Angeles, CA: Palladium Education,® Inc.
Haddox, Alex. (2016). The Runner's Workout Log. Los Angeles, CA: Palladium Education,® Inc.
Haddox, Alex. (2009 February - 2015 November). Raising Awareness. TaeKwonDo Times Magazine.
(recurring column)
Haddox, Alex. (2015). Defensive Spray for Security Guards. Los Angeles, CA: Security Training Center®
Haddox, Alex. (2014). Guard Card Training - 8-hours, Unarmed Skills Training Course for Security Guards: Arizona. Los Angeles, CA: Security Training Center®
Haddox, Alex. (2014). Guard Card Training - 32-hours, Unarmed Skills Training Course for Security Guards: California. Los Angeles, CA: Security Training Center®
Haddox, Alex. (2013, November). Occupy Their Space. TaeKwonDo Times Magazine, Vol. 33, No. 6, Iss. 196, pp. 25-26.
Haddox, Alex. (2012). How to Write Range Safety Standard Operating Procedures. Los Angeles, CA: Palladium Education,® Inc.
Haddox, Alex. (2011). Practical Home Security: A Guide to Safer Urban Living. Los Angeles, CA: Palladium Education,® Inc.
Haddox, Alex. Foreword. DEFY The Bad Guy: Powerful Practical Self-Defense Strategies for Every Woman. By Greene, Julie. 2nd ed. Hampton, VA: Julie Green Personal Safety Solutions, 2010.
Haddox, Alex. (2008, November). An Argument for Reality-Based Training. TaeKwonDo Times Magazine, Vol. 28, No. 6, Iss. 166, pp. 48-51.
Haddox, Alex. (2003 November 03). Han Bong Soo. Wikipedia, initial entry.
Nachenberg, C., Haddox, A. (1996, August). Generic Decryption Scanners: The Problems. Virus Bulletin, pp. 6-8.
(peer-reviewed journal)
Self-Defense Training DVDs
Reality-Based Personal Protection-Series 2, Volume 1: How to Beat Various Fighters. Black Belt Magazine, 2009.
Reality-Based Personal Protection-Series 2, Volume 2: The Most Important Self-Defense Lesson of Your Life. Black Belt Magazine, 2009.
Reality-Based Personal Protection-Series 2, Volume 3: Conflict Conditioning. Black Belt Magazine, 2009.