Axios Security Group Urges Nationwide Security Reevaluation Following Manhattan NFL Headquarters Shooting

"Preparedness Saves Lives" – CEO Jereme Dozier Calls for Renewed Focus on Active Shooter Response, Mental Health Awareness, and Corporate Security Protocols

New York, NY — In the aftermath of the tragic July 28, 2025, shooting in Midtown Manhattan—which targeted the NFL headquarters and left four individuals dead, including a brave off-duty NYPD officer working security—Axios Security Group is urging both public and private sectors to take immediate action to reassess and fortify their security posture.

Jereme Dozier, CEO of Axios Security Group and a veteran of the elite 75th Ranger Regiment, emphasized that this attack exposes serious vulnerabilities and underscores the urgent need for investment in proper preparedness, response training, and mental health awareness.

“What happened in Manhattan was not just a security breach—it was a wake-up call,” said Dozier. “This was a preventable tragedy, and every business leader in America should now be asking: Are we truly ready for something like this?”

Key Takeaways and Recommendations from Axios Security Group:

1. Preparedness and Response:
The shooting highlighted the life-and-death consequences of improperly executed emergency protocols. The tragic loss of an employee who left a designated safe room before receiving clearance demonstrates the vital importance of following shelter-in-place strategies during crises.

“Security protocols only work when they’re followed,” Dozier stated. “Training and regular drills must be non-negotiable. Having a plan is one thing—executing it under pressure is what saves lives.”

Axios strongly recommends routine emergency drills, updated active shooter response protocols, and the reinforcement of safe haven procedures throughout high-risk organizations.

2. Threat Recognition and Mental Health:
The shooter’s references to chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and a known mental health history reignite the national conversation about warning signs and proactive intervention.

“'See something, say something’ isn’t just a government tagline—it’s a frontline defense,” Dozier emphasized. “We must empower employees and communities to recognize suspicious or alarming behavior and act. But we must also ensure individuals in distress have access to real mental health support before a crisis ever unfolds.”

3. Workplace Safety, Communication, and Security Investment:
Axios Security Group advocates for layered, proactive security—particularly in industries or locations that could be perceived as symbolic or high-value targets. This includes biometric access systems, surveillance, armed response teams, secure communications, and executive protection.

“We don’t just build physical barriers—we build preparedness cultures,” Dozier explained. “Crisis response doesn’t end when the threat is neutralized. Supporting your team mentally and emotionally afterward is part of your operational responsibility.”

The death of the off-duty officer underscores the importance of trained personnel and smart resource allocation at vulnerable locations.

“If you are a high-profile organization, you are a potential target,” Dozier warned. “Protecting your people, your assets, and your reputation requires real investment and expert oversight. In the security industry, less is not more—it’s just less security and more of a liability.”

Axios encourages businesses and institutions to reexamine current security plans with experienced professionals and to avoid the dangers of minimal, checkbox-style solutions that leave teams underprepared.

About Axios Security Group

Axios Security Group, headquartered near Raleigh, NC, with offices in Irving, TX; La Jolla, CA; and Washington, D.C., is one of the largest veteran-owned private security firms in the United States. Staffed by former Special Operations Forces, federal agents, and elite security specialists, Axios delivers integrated protection services—including executive protection, active shooter training, and threat intelligence consulting—for Fortune 500 companies, government officials, and high-net-worth individuals.

“At Axios, we operate under one ethos: Ever Vigilant,” said CEO Jereme Dozier. “That means protecting people before, during, and after the crisis. The events of July 28 remind us why that mission matters.”