Public Safety Training

What Public Safety Training does

Public Safety Training, Inc. (PST) is a woman-owned small business headquartered in Oak Harbor, Ohio, that provides instructor-led training services and consulting in maritime security, homeland security, transportation security, school safety, firearms and defensive tactics, leadership, and risk management. Founded prior to 2001 and redirected toward homeland security following the September 11 attacks, the company has built a regulatory-credentialed course portfolio including three U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD)-approved courses aligned with IMO Model Course 3.21, the ISPS Code, and 33 CFR 105. Its principal, Laurie Thomas, is the named author of these approved courses and designed the original maritime security training for the DHS Rural Domestic Preparedness Consortium (AWR 144 Port and Vessel Security course). PST's technology is limited to traditional instructor-led training delivery with one notable exception: a vendor-supplied Virtual Reality training system used for dispute resolution and de-escalation simulation in the school safety vertical.

PST generates revenue through three professional services streams: (1) federal government contracting as a woman-owned small business sub-contractor (D&B: 127775562, CAGE: 1PRL5; NAICS codes 611430, 611519, 541690, 611710, 541611), with prior bid team participation on DHS/TSA and Organization of American States contracts; (2) fee-for-service training course delivery channeled through the University of Findlay's All Hazards Training Center, Center for Terrorism Preparedness, and DHS RDPC platforms; and (3) recurring security plan services including annual Facility Security Plan audits for 33 CFR 105 facilities, five-year re-approval documentation, TWIC access control documentation, NOV remediation, and port-wide risk management plans under PSGP. Principal clients include the University of Findlay's All Hazards Training Center, DHS/FEMA, and Fortune 500 firms with maritime operations.

The company operates with 1-10 employees from a single location, markets through a basic website (last copyrighted 2014), and pursues channel partners rather than direct sales. Its competitive position rests on regulator-blessed courseware, principal-credentials, and WOSB set-aside eligibility in federal procurement rather than on technology, scale, or capital intensity.

Name

Public Safety Training

Legal name

Public Safety Training, Inc.

Website

https://publicsafetytraininginc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Public Safety Training, Inc. is a woman-owned small business in Oak Harbor, Ohio that delivers U.S. MARAD-approved instructor-led training in maritime security, homeland security, transportation security, and school safety, distributed primarily through the University of Findlay's All Hazards Training Center to federal, Fortune 500, and educational clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Security Training Services

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Maritime/Port Facility Security (ISPS) Training (BPAKAOAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Maritime Security Training & Drills (ISPS, Crew Training) (BPAKALAG), Maritime Safety Management Systems & Training (ISM/ISO 45001, Drills, Competency) (TLAHANAF), Armed Security & Firearms Training & Qualification (BPAKAOAB), Law Enforcement / Military / Security Defensive Tactics Training (HSADADAI), Maritime Safety, Security & Compliance (STCW/ISM/ISPS) (EDAOANAD), Defensive Tactics, Use-of-Force & De-escalation Training (EDAOAMAM)

Keywords

• Maritime security training
• Homeland security training
• Transportation security training
• Facility security plan services
• Public safety education

Headquarters

HQ city

Oak Harbor

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, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Federal Government Contracting: Revenue generated through federal government contracting as a woman-owned small business. Includes participation in bid teams for DHS/TSA and Organization of American States contracts. NAICS codes include 611430, 611519, 541690, 611710, 541611.
2. Training Course Delivery: Fee-for-service training courses delivered in partnership with University of Findlay's All Hazards Training Center. Includes Port Facility Security Officer certification courses, TWIC training, and other homeland security courses. Courses delivered for corporate clients including Fortune 500 firms.
3. Security Plan Services: Annual Facility Security Plan Audits for 33 CFR 105 facilities, Five-Year Security Plan Re-Approval Documentation, TWIC Access Control measures documentation, Security compliance inspection NOV remediation, and Port-wide Risk Management Plans under PSGP.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Public Safety Training, Inc. provides instructor-led training and consulting in maritime security, homeland security, transportation security, firearms and defensive tactics, leadership, instructor development, and risk management. Its core deliverables include three U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD)-approved courses, DHS RDPC awareness-level courses, school safety training and vulnerability assessment services, and maritime facility security plan services (audits, re-approval documentation, TWIC access control, NOV remediation, and PSGP risk management plans).

Product overview

Public Safety Training, Inc. is a woman-owned small business offering instructor-led training services and consulting in homeland security, maritime security, transportation security, school safety, firearms/defensive tactics, leadership, instructor development, and risk management. The company's core offerings are organized into distinct product lines: (1) U.S. MARAD-approved maritime security courses including Port Facility Security Officer 33 CFR 105, Maritime Security Awareness for Facility Personnel, and Maritime Security for Facility Personnel with Specific Security Duties; (2) DHS RDPC courses including AWR 144 Port and Vessel Security; (3) transportation security training including TWIC, Small Airport Security, and Introduction to Transportation Security; (4) school safety/training services including professional development seminars, NIMS courses, dispute resolution, and vulnerability assessments; and (5) maritime facility security plan services including audits, documentation, and risk management plans. The company operates primarily as a training services provider partnering with the University of Findlay's All Hazards Training Center, and does not offer a software product or platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Port Facility Security Officer (FSO) 33 CFR 105 Course An 18-hour U.S. MARAD-approved training course for Facility Security Officers covering security assessments, security plan development, implementation measures, and international/U.S. regulations aligned with IMO Model Course 3.21 and the ISPS Code.
• Maritime Security Awareness for Facility Personnel A U.S. MARAD-approved awareness-level training course for facility personnel on maritime security duties under MTSA.
• Maritime Security for Facility Personnel with Specific Security Duties A U.S. MARAD-approved training course for facility personnel with specific security duties under MTSA.
• AWR 144 Port and Vessel Security for Public Safety and Maritime Personnel A DHS Rural Domestic Preparedness Consortium awareness-level course providing port and vessel security competencies for public safety responders in rural jurisdictions.
• Introduction to the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Training course covering TWIC requirements, access control measures, recognition of valid credentials, escorting procedures, and integration into existing access control systems per NVIC 03-07.
• Small Airport Security for Law Enforcement An 8-hour course designed to prevent small airports from being used to transfer weapons of mass destruction, assist public safety personnel in responding to threats, and help officers understand airport security responsibilities under Senate Bill 9.
• Introduction to Transportation Security A two-day course covering key security issues across major transportation modes including rail, highway, mass transit, and general aviation security threats and mitigation measures.
• Maritime Facility Security Plan Services Comprehensive services including annual Facility Security Plan audits for 33 CFR 105 facilities, five-year Security Plan Re-Approval documentation, TWIC Access Control measures documentation, TWIC Training and IDTA services (owner/operator or FSO only), security compliance inspection NOV remediation, and Port-wide Risk Management Plans under PSGP.
• School Safety/Security Training Courses Training services including Professional Development/In-Service Seminars on School Safety and Security, National Incident Management System (NIMS) training under Presidential Directive 5, Dispute Resolution (with Virtual Reality Training), University Transportation Security, and Behavioral Health Emergency Recovery courses for K-12 and higher education campuses.
• School Safety/Security Services Services including Safety/Security plan refining and development, tabletop and full-scale exercises to test security plans, physical security device recommendations, and vulnerability assessments using covert video.
• Leadership and Instructor Development Training Training courses including the 'Leaders, Battles, and Cops' leadership program (using Civil War examples) and instructor development programs for public safety, security, and military personnel.
• Firearms and Defensive Tactics Training Training services covering firearms proficiency and defensive tactics for law enforcement and security personnel.
• Risk Management Training and Consulting Risk management training and consulting services covering homeland security, transportation security, and maritime security risk management.

Quantifiable outcome

• Delivers training and research projects in advance of deadlines and under budget

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• University of Findlay's All Hazards Training CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrincipal client and strategic partner. PST delivers maritime security plan and training services through AHTC for major corporate and federal clients. AHTC distributes PST courses through their Center for Terrorism Preparedness and RDPC platforms.
• University of Findlay's Center for Terrorism PreparednesscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCo-delivers Port Facility Security Officer and Small Airport Security courses. Provides course registration platform at seem.findlay.edu.
• DHS Rural Domestic Preparedness ConsortiumminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPST designed original maritime security training for RDPC including AWR 144 Port and Vessel Security course, distributed through ruraltraining.org.
• Lockheed Martin Management Systems, Inc.minorOthersListed as partner on PST links page. Website: lm-systemsmanagement.com

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Vector Solutions: Vector Solutions (formerly TargetSolutions) provides online public safety training, compliance, and course libraries to law enforcement, fire, and EMS agencies. Overlaps with PST's public safety and school safety/NIMS training content via a scalable platform model.
• Lexipol: Lexipol delivers policy, training, and certification content for police, fire, EMS, and school safety professionals. Directly comparable to PST's public safety and school security training and services line.
• Maersk Training: Maersk Training provides maritime safety, security, and STCW/ISPS-aligned courses to the global shipping and offshore workforce. It is the most direct international peer to PST's MARAD-approved ISPS-style maritime security course catalog.
• Centre for Public Safety Excellence: CPSE provides accreditation, education, and training for fire and emergency services agencies. Comparable to PST on the public safety training and certification side, though focused on fire/EMS rather than maritime.
• RINA Services: RINA is a classification society offering maritime training and certification aligned with IMO standards, including STCW and port facility security topics. Comparable to PST in regulatory-aligned maritime training delivery.
• Falck Safety Services: Falck Safety Services delivers safety, emergency response, and security training to offshore, maritime, and industrial clients worldwide. Overlaps directly with PST's maritime safety, firearms, and defensive-tactics training offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Kongsberg Maritime: Kongsberg Maritime provides ship systems, simulation, and maritime training including port/harbor security and emergency response curricula. Overlaps with PST's maritime and transportation security training scope at a much larger scale.
• Wärtsilä Land & Sea Academy: Wärtsilä's training arm delivers maritime, engine-room, and safety simulation courses for crews and shore staff globally. It is a broader incumbent offering a wider portfolio of maritime training than PST's niche ISPS/security focus.
• ICF International: ICF provides federal training, homeland security, and emergency preparedness services to agencies including DHS and FEMA. Comparable buyer (federal homeland-security training) and regulatory domain as PST.
• Leidos: Leidos is a large federal services prime contractor with security, homeland defense, and training programs including DHS work. It competes with PST for federal training contracts at the prime-contractor level rather than as a niche sub-contractor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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