30 Years of Experience
About David Fowler.
David Fowler brings over 30 years of experience
in security operations, training, and protective services. He has
worked with thousands of individuals and hundreds of agencies and
corporations across the U.S. and Canada. Known for his dynamic and
motivational presentation style, David’s extensive background in safety,
security, martial science, and the philosophy of peace makes him a
highly sought-after speaker and trainer at international, national, and
local events.
He has personally trained and certified thousands of professionals both in the U.S. and internationally.
David is also the author and creator of numerous books and training systems, including Be Safe Not Sorry, Survive an Active Shooter, To Serve and Protect, The PLAN, Street Smarts™, and the complete suite of AVADE® Workplace Violence Prevention Instructor and Basic Training programs.
He is a graduate of Executive Security International’s Advanced Executive Protection and Protective Intelligence & Investigations programs. His professional affiliations include:
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ASIS International (American Society for Industrial Security)
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ILEETA (International Law Enforcement Educators & Trainers Association)
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IAHSS (International Association of Healthcare Safety & Security)
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SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management)
David lives in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, with his wife Genelle, the love of
his life. Together, they have five children and four grandchildren.
David and Genelle have dedicated their lives to serving others through
safety education and training. They travel extensively across North
America, providing training, consulting, and speaking engagements.
AVADE® is proud to offer industry-leading
training that is flexible, responsive, and competitively priced. We work
with your schedule and budget to deliver the most effective WPV safety
training available—tailored to meet your organization’s unique needs.