Readiness Network Publishing

What Readiness Network Publishing does

Readiness Network Publishing operates the MAGNUS Publishing brand as a division of Readiness Network, Inc., headquartered in Holly Springs, NC, with a staff of 1-10. The company produces educational resources for public safety, emergency management, and leadership development, anchored by the proprietary Big Five Skills Set framework and the Every Officer Is A Leader (EOIAL) program. Offerings include authored books, structured training programs delivered through the National Command and Staff College, executive coaching and consulting, and academic review programs licensed to universities.

The curriculum is certified by 36 Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) agencies and IADLEST, and approved for 6 college credits by the American Council on Education, with reported validation by 6,000+ police leaders. The company distributes through the Amazon marketplace, the MagnusOne Shop storefront, university textbook adoption, and dedicated training channels, and has extended the framework into Canada via the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, the Canadian Police Knowledge Network, and Dalhousie University.

Revenue is generated from book sales, training program fees, consulting/executive coaching engagements, and academic licensing or royalty arrangements, with marquee customers including the Los Angeles Police Department, the RCMP, the St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office, and academic partners Capella University, Ball State University, and the University of the Fraser Valley. The forthcoming product pipeline, including Elastic Identity (2025), Elastic Policing (2026), and HUMAN FIRST (2026), indicates ongoing franchise extension across identity, policing, and community-first themes.

Name

Readiness Network Publishing

Legal name

Readiness Network Publishing

Website

https://readinessnetworkpublishing.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Readiness Network Publishing (MAGNUS Publishing) produces books, training programs, and consulting for public-safety leadership, anchored by the Big Five Skills Set framework and EOIAL curriculum certified by 36 POST agencies and adopted by agencies such as LAPD and RCMP.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Development Publishing and Training

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Book Publishers (513130)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731)

akta.pro primary industry

Emergency Management, Disaster Response & Incident Command Training (EDAOAMAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Firefighter & Fire Service Training (EDAOAMAB), Safety, Security & Emergency Services (OSHA, Fire, EMS, Security CE) (EDAAALAK), Professional Certification & Training Content Publishing (Exam Prep, CE/CPD) (MPAJACAL)

Keywords

• Leadership development training
• Public safety education
• Professional books publishing
• Cybersecurity training programs
• Law enforcement training

Headquarters

HQ city

Holly Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Book Sales: Sale of leadership and professional development books through Amazon and direct channels. Titles include Every Officer is a Leader, Every Fire-Rescue Professional is a Leader, and related field guides.
2. Training Programs: Leadership development workshops and training programs delivered through the National Command and Staff College and certified consultants.
3. Consulting Services: Executive coaching, strategic planning, and organizational development consulting services for public safety agencies.
4. Academic Review Programs: Review programs for academic institutions to adopt company publications as course materials.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Readiness Network Publishing (MAGNUS Publishing) publishes leadership books and field guides and delivers competency-based training programs and consulting services for public safety, emergency management, and law enforcement professionals. The core products are the Every Officer Is A Leader and Every Fire-Rescue Professional Is A Leader book series, the Credible Leadership Development Program built on the Big Five Skills Set framework, and the cybersecurity training program, complemented by executive coaching through the National Command and Staff College.

Product overview

Readiness Network Publishing operates as MAGNUS Publishing, a division of Readiness Network, Inc., offering educational resources and learning solutions for public safety, emergency management, and homeland security. The company's product portfolio consists primarily of published books and training programs rather than a unified software platform. The core offerings include the Every Officer Is A Leader (EOIAL) and Every Fire-Rescue Professional Is A Leader (EFRPIAL) leadership development book series, supported by the Credible Leadership Development Program which provides competency-based training certification. Additional products include specialized field guides, cybersecurity training, and white papers. The company also operates the National Command and Staff College for executive coaching and leadership certification. The company generates revenue through book sales via Amazon and direct channels, training programs, and consulting services for government and private sector clients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Every Officer Is A Leader (EOIAL) Leadership development book and program for law enforcement personnel, covering 40 tasks and 60 skills across the Big Five Skill Sets (Self-Management, Interpersonal Communication, Problem-Solving, Team Leadership, and Organizational and Community Leadership). Designed for police officers, supervisors, and law enforcement training academies.
• Every Fire-Rescue Professional Is A Leader (EFRPIAL) Leadership development book for fire-rescue professionals covering strategic planning, succession management, and leadership development. Designed for fire-rescue personnel, chief officers, and emergency management organizations.
• Credible Leadership Development Program Competency-based leadership development program certified by 36 Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) agencies and International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training (IADLEST), and approved for 6 undergraduate credits by the American Council on Education. Focuses on the Big Five Skill Sets and 60 Transforming Leadership skills for justice and public safety organizations.
• Cybersecurity Training Program Training program designed to help organizations improve their cybersecurity posture by providing training on network security, data protection, and incident response topics. Delivered by experienced cybersecurity professionals to government agencies and private organizations.
• National Command and Staff College Division providing executive team building, strategic planning, continuous improvement coaching, and leadership certification programs for criminal justice and public safety agencies. Delivered with certified consultants and coaches to support implementation at client organizations.
• Moral Compass For Law Enforcement Professionals: Second Edition Book providing practical guidance for law enforcement professionals on ethical decision-making and moral compass development. Designed for law enforcement officers, training academies, and professional development programs.
• The Theory of MAGNUS OVEA Book published by MAGNUS Publishing covering theory in the OVEA series, addressing public safety and leadership concepts.
• A Field Guide for All Personnel (Field Guide #1) Field guide for all personnel covering leadership and operational guidance, designed for public safety field professionals.
• A Field Guide for Chief Officers (Field Guide #2) Field guide designed specifically for chief officers covering leadership and management responsibilities in public safety agencies.
• Elastic Identity E-book publication covering identity-related topics in emergency management and public safety.
• Elastic Policing Book publication covering policing concepts and practices for law enforcement professionals.
• HUMAN FIRST Book publication focused on human-centered approaches in public safety, intended for law enforcement and emergency management audiences.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 95% of participants who completed 45 hours of instruction demonstrated acquisition of all 12 communication skills and all 12 problem-solving skills
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Education-Based Incarceration (EBI) Program at Los Angeles County Sheriff's OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Dr. Anthony Normore received the Bridge People Award from AERA for his partnership work in law enforcement, corrections, and education including leadership-partnership work with the EBI Program at Men's Central Jail.
• International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Pat Lynch has served as a contractor and subject matter expert for the IAFC on various projects, including the Volunteer and Combination Officers and Company Officers Sections. She presents regularly at Fire-Rescue International and conducts webinars for the IAFC.
• Canadian Police Knowledge NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with RCMP and Municipal Police to develop and pilot the Canadian Credible Leadership Series. Produced and published pilot studies and training materials for the program.
• 36 Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) AgenciescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Every Officer is a Leader curriculum has been certified by 36 POST agencies and the International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training (IADLEST), validating the program's standards and enabling adoption across jurisdictions.
• American Council on EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReviewed and approved the entire curriculum for 6 units of undergraduate credits transferable to over 1,700 universities, enabling academic recognition and credit transferability.
• U.S. Department of JusticecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFunded a pilot program to test the efficacy of the Every Officer is a Leader Workshop. The program was evaluated and recommended by the DOJ.
• International Academy of Public SafetycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Anderson serves as Chief Leadership Officer. Dr. Normore is co-creator of the Credible Leadership Development program with this academy.
• University of the Fraser ValleyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Criminal Justice Program at this Canadian university has housed competency-based courses since 1976, providing a foundation for the leadership development approach.
• International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training (IADLEST)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe curriculum is certified by IADLEST, and they published results in their newsletter. The workshop is approved and available through IADLEST and 35 state POST agencies.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• American Public University System (APUS): APUS offers online degrees and courses in criminal justice, public safety, and homeland security, including leadership content. It competes with RNP for the university curricular adoption channel and for student attention in the leadership-elective space.
• National Fire Academy (FEMA/USFA): The National Fire Academy is a free federal training institution for fire and EMS professionals, offering leadership and officer development courses. It competes with EFRPIAL on content and reach, and represents the free-government-training alternative that constrains RNP's pricing.

Direct peers

• Lexipol: Lexipol provides policy, training, and consulting content for law enforcement, fire-rescue, EMS, and corrections agencies. It is the most direct competitor to RNP's leadership content and training programs, with similar go-to-market through government agencies and an established credibility advantage.
• Below 100: Below 100 is a law enforcement training initiative focused on reducing officer line-of-duty deaths, including leadership and decision-making content. It competes for the same training budgets and POST accreditation slots as RNP's leadership programs.
• PowerDMS: PowerDMS provides policy, training, and accreditation management software for law enforcement, fire, and government agencies. Overlaps with RNP's training and certification offerings while adding a software layer that RNP lacks.
• Vector Solutions: Vector Solutions delivers online training, policy, and compliance management for public safety, healthcare, and industrial sectors. Comparable to RNP's training-and-certification delivery, with overlapping law enforcement and fire agency customers and a bundled SaaS platform.
• PoliceOne / FireRescue1 (Lexipol): PoliceOne and FireRescue1 are leading digital media and training content platforms for law enforcement and fire personnel, now owned by Lexipol. They serve the same audience as RNP's books and training, with broader content libraries and stronger recurring membership models.
• FBI LEEDA: The FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Association offers leadership development for law enforcement executives across all ranks. RNP's EOIAL and leadership certification compete directly with FBI LEEDA's executive and supervisory training programs for the same agency training dollars.

Others

• International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training (IADLEST): IADLEST is the certifying body that has endorsed RNP's EOIAL curriculum across 36 POST agencies. It is not a competitor but a critical gatekeeper and standards-setter whose continued endorsement underpins RNP's regulatory moat.

Regional players

• CALEA (Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies): CALEA is the dominant law enforcement accreditation body in the U.S., setting standards against which training programs are evaluated. It is adjacent rather than directly competitive, but accreditation alignment is a key gating factor for any training content competing with RNP in this space.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/ncommandcollege
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/readiness-network-publishing
• Instagraminstagram.com/ncommandcollege

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Profiles5 records

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Investors

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