Gene Petrino is a retired SWAT Commander, security consultant, and founder of Survival Response LLC. After more than two decades in law enforcement and tactical leadership, Gene shifted his focus from crisis response to prevention to helping everyday people develop the awareness and mindset used by professionals in high-stress environments. He is the author of the Guardian Mind book series, including Guardian Awareness, which teaches practical habits for staying calm, observant, and confident under pressure. His work has been featured by Good Morning America, Fox News, CNN, Forbes, The New York Post, and other national outlets. Through his writing, training, and speaking, Gene’s mission is clear: to build a world of prepared, not paranoid, people who stay alert, think clearly, and lead with composure when it matters most.