/// Risk Strategy Group

The Goal Is Simple:
Everyone Goes Home Safe.

Security programs that look good on paper don't protect anyone. RSG builds programs that actually work — for schools, churches, government entities, and organizations across the country. When something happens, your people are protected. When an auditor asks if you did everything required, the answer is yes.

TXSSC Registered  —  SB 11 Compliant

TIPS Cooperative  —  No Separate RFP Required

37+ Combined Years  —  LE, Physical Security & Training

Nationwide  —  Schools, Churches & Orgs

Schools. Churches.
Organizations.

Every client has the same underlying problem: a security program that hasn't been tested, audited, or documented to the standard that protects them when something happens. RSG closes that gap.

Real Experience.
Practical Results.

RSG has worked with more than 20 Fortune 500 companies, government agencies at the international, state, and local levels, professional sports teams, multi-campus organizations, schools, churches, and nonprofits across the country. Every engagement is led directly by our principals. When we bring in additional support, it's to execute — not to lead work that was sold differently than it gets delivered.

Founder & Principal Consultant

Cody Martin

Cody has over 20 years of experience in federal law enforcement, physical security, and training. As a former federal agent, he conducted national-level training on IED recognition and response, managed threat programs across multiple states, and served in executive protection roles including a presidential detail.

He has worked with more than 20 Fortune 500 companies, as well as government agencies, schools, and churches. As Founder of Risk Strategy Group, Cody leads security assessments, emergency planning, and training for public and private clients across the country.

Federal Agent Texas DPS School Safety Instructor CPTED Certified M.S. Criminal Justice
Executive Vice President

Dace Clifton

Dace has over 17 years in law enforcement, with experience at a nationally recognized major metropolitan police department where he served as a SWAT Sniper before being promoted to Sergeant. As a supervisor, he led a crime prevention unit that conducted hundreds of security assessments annually across a wide range of organizations and facilities.

He served as Senior Pastor for over a decade, leading teams internationally. As Executive Vice President of Risk Strategy Group, he leads our Schools and Places of Worship practices. He holds a Ph.D. in Theological Studies and a TCOLE Master Peace Officer certification.

SWAT Sniper Police Supervisor TCOLE Master Peace Officer Ph.D. Theological Studies
20+
Fortune 500 Companies Served
37+
Combined Years of Experience
100s
of Assessments Conducted
Meet the Team
What We Do

The Services That Protect Your Program

Most districts and organizations already have the right people. What they don't always have is time, bandwidth, or a dedicated system. RSG steps in as the operational partner behind the scenes — so your team stays focused on students, staff, and mission.

Safety Audits

TXSSC-compliant audits for schools. Physical security assessments for churches and organizations. Written reports with prioritized findings, not a generic checklist.

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Fractional Safety Director

A credentialed operator working alongside your team on retainer — handling drills, EOPs, SENTINEL, and policy so your safety director can lead strategy instead of chasing paperwork.

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Guardian Training

Texas DPS-certified school safety training for authorized staff. Two-day DPS curriculum or full four-day Guardian program. RSG-certified instructors. LTC included if needed.

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FEMA NSGP Grant Writing

For eligible nonprofits: private schools, churches, and faith-based organizations. RSG handles the assessment, writes the Investment Justification, and manages the submission process.

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Active Attack Response Training

Two-day hands-on course covering structure clearance, force-on-force scenarios, concealed carry fundamentals, and low-light operations. Taught by Cody Martin and Dace Clifton.

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Coming Soon  —  Early Access

ChurchGuard.
Security Built for the Church.

Churches are soft targets. Most congregations know it. Most don't have a system designed specifically for their environment, their volunteers, and their liability exposure.

ChurchGuard is RSG's dedicated platform for church safety teams — built from the ground up for how churches actually operate. Not adapted from a corporate security tool. Built for this.

Safety Team Management

Organize volunteers, assign roles, track training status, and run your team from one place.

Incident Reporting

Log incidents, track patterns, and build a documented safety record your insurance carrier can verify.

Emergency Response Plans

Pre-built templates adapted to your facility. Drills scheduled. Leadership briefed.

CHURCHGUARD
Registry Status
TXSSC Registered Consultant
Procurement
TIPS Cooperative Vendor
Experience
37+ Combined Years of Experience
Grant Programs
FEMA NSGP Consulting & Submission
Service Area
Nationwide
Certifications
CPTED • Texas DPS Instructor • TCOLE Master

The Time to Fix Your Security Program Is Not After Something Happens.

One conversation with RSG will tell you where your program stands, what it's missing, and what it takes to close the gap.

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