Situational Threats or Violence Awareness, Assessment & Action

Situational Threats or Violence Awareness, Assessment & Action

Come join our panel of experts to learn valuable information about keeping yourself and residents safe in the event of a threat or violent situation on your property. In this class you will learn how to prepare for the worst possible situations that could occur due to violence on your property. This panel will consist of an attorney who will moderate and guide the presentation made by two prominent security companies. We will also have an officer from the Scottsdale PD to advise you on things that you need to know before, during and after an incident. 

If your property doesn't have an action plan, you need one! In this class you will learn the important aspects of an Action Plan, and what the critical components are! Bring your questions, our panel is here to assist you in navigating the many different aspects of a threat! 

Moderator: Mark Zinman

Mark Zinman is partner with Zona Law Group P.C.  Since beginning his practice in 2005, has focused on multi-housing communities and single-family residential property management issues.  In addition to handling their litigation matters, he advises on their day-to-day operations and assists in the development of their operational policies.  Mark believes that being an attorney not only involves handling a client’s litigation as it may arise, but developing policies and procedures with his clients to avoid unnecessary litigation. Mark was elected as the first-ever Attorney to the Executive Committee of the Arizona Multihousing Association (“AMA”).  Mark has also served numerous times as a board member of the AMA, and is a regular presenter of landlord-tenant and fair housing classes to the AMA. He is also the exclusive attorney member of the Arizona Real Estate Investor Association (AZREIA) representing landlords and publishes articles in the AZREIA monthly newsletter. Mark previously taught at the Arizona School of Real Estate and Business in classes focusing on property management and landlord tenant issues. Since 2016, Mark has been a member of the Institute of Real Estate Management. On several occasions, he has testified before the Arizona legislature on landlord tenant matters.

Panelists:

Mark Coxen

         Mark served with distinction as a helicopter navigator in the US Army until his honorable discharge in 1991.  After serving, he began his career working as a Patrol Officer in the public housing developments in San Francisco, Oakland and Richmond, CA where he specialized in gang and narcotic enforcement.  In addition to patrolling low income communities, Mark was also a team leader on a Maritime Counter-Terrorist Security Team under contract with the Department of Defense Military Sealift Command where he excelled as a Designated Marksmen, Diver and Small Boat Assaulter. Mark has also been a close protection agent to such notables as Sarah Palin, Michael Eisner and the world’s largest cut diamond.  In 2004, Mark moved to Arizona where he oversaw all uniformed operations for a major security company with over 300 employees and multiple states.  In 2011, Mark joined Blue Steel Security as an Owner and the Chief Operations Officer as well as the primary firearms instructor.  In addition to managing the day to day operations of Blue Steel, Mark is also teaches courses in personal safety, basic and advanced firearms use and active shooter response to a variety of local public and private entities. When he’s not working, Mark enjoys riding his horse Saber competing in Cattle Sorting and Ranch Versatility riding.

Tim Furnas