About Better Protectors
Equipping Everyday People to Protect Their Churches, Workplaces, and Families
Clear guidance. Practical training. Real-world experience you can trust.
Most people want to feel confident protecting their families, their coworkers, and the people they serve. We help you build that confidence with training that fits real life, not a fantasy scenario. Better Protectors was founded to give everyday people and organizations practical skills they can actually use at home, at work, or at church.
Being a Protector is about far more than shooting or martial arts. A well-rounded Protector knows how to prevent problems when possible, respond calmly under pressure, and care for others until help arrives. This includes medical skills, safer home practices, stronger situational awareness, and the ability to recognize danger before it turns into an emergency.
Alan Hughes
Co-Founder & Lead Instructor, Better Protectors
- United States Army veteran with service in law enforcement and protective services roles
- Current Safety Director at a local church, overseeing safety operations and volunteer development
- Former Safety Director for a large multi-campus church for more than ten years
- Law enforcement veteran with experience in patrol, investigations, SWAT, and dignitary protection
- Founding member and lead trainer for the Safe Church Consortium of Southwest Florida
- Certified CPTED Practitioner and instructor in ALERRT (Civilian Response), emergency medical response (Red Cross and HSI), Stop the Bleed, and de-escalation
- Bachelor of Science in Training and Development
- Undergraduate Certificate in Emergency Management and Homeland Security
- More than fifteen years of building, leading, and training church safety teams
View Alan’s full list of training, certifications, and credentials
Real Experience. Practical Instruction.
Our training comes from real law enforcement, military, medical, and church-safety service and is delivered in a way that everyday people can understand and use.
Co-Founder & Instructor, Better Protectors
- United States Air Force veteran with ten years of experience in law enforcement, physical security, and operational support in both stateside and deployed environments
- Certified instructor in ALERRT Civilian Response to Active Shooter (CRASE), Stop the Bleed, firearms safety, and personal protection
- Licensed Registered Nurse with a degree in nursing and experience in trauma care, emergency response, and mass-casualty preparedness
- Certified Human Trafficking Investigator, supporting prevention and awareness training for both law enforcement and civilian organizations
- Former team leader in the safety ministry of a large multi-campus church, now serving as a team leader at a local church
- Instructor for the Safe Church Consortium of Southwest Florida, teaching church safety, emergency readiness, and civilian response
- Certified Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach (NASM), specializing in functional fitness for church safety volunteers
View David’s full list of training, certifications, and credentials
