Gabriel Protects (https://gabrielprotects.com), the innovative real-time emergency preparedness and response platform, today announced a strategic partnership with Merrill Herzog, the global risk and intelligence consulting firm specializing in crisis response, security advisory, and active assailant risk management.

This collaboration unites Gabriel Protects’ cutting-edge AI-powered technology, which includes Smart Panic Buttons, real-time video integration, Virtual Command dashboards, and automated threat detection, with Merrill Herzog’s world-class expertise in risk assessment, preparedness training, open-source intelligence, and crisis response services delivered by former U.S. Intelligence Community and Special Operations professionals.

Together, the two organizations will offer organizations an end-to-end safety solution that combines advanced detection and response technology with proven human-centered risk mitigation strategies. The integrated approach is designed to dramatically reduce response times, enhance situational awareness, and help prevent or mitigate active assailant and workplace violence incidents across industries such as education, healthcare, retail, commercial real estate, houses of worship, and more.Merrill Herzog, Principal of Merrill Herzog, commented:

“We are excited to partner with Gabriel Protects to bring best-in-class protection to our clients. Gabriel’s smart technology, which combines real-time detection with automated alerting and a virtual command dashboard, perfectly complements our active assailant risk management programs and crisis response services. This partnership allows us to deliver a truly comprehensive solution that not only responds to threats but helps organizations prepare for and prevent them.”

A spokesperson for Gabriel Protects added:
“Merrill Herzog’s deep expertise in security risk advisory and crisis response makes them the ideal partner. By combining our real-time incident response platform with their global consulting capabilities, we can help organizations turn fragmented safety systems into coordinated, life-saving networks. Together, we are raising the standard for workplace and public safety.”

The partnership is effective immediately and will include joint client deployments, co-developed training programs, and integrated service offerings. Organizations interested in learning more about the combined solution are encouraged to visit https://gabrielprotects.com or https://www.merrillherzog.com.About

Gabriel Protects
Gabriel Protects is an emergency preparedness and response platform that unifies disconnected safety tools into a single real-time incident response network. Its AI-driven features, mobile app, panic buttons, and Virtual Command capabilities deliver instant alerts with live context, enabling faster assessment, coordination, and action during emergencies. Gabriel serves organizations worldwide across education, healthcare, retail, and other high-risk sectors. For more information, visit https://gabrielprotects.com.About

Merrill Herzog
Merrill Herzog is a global risk and intelligence consulting firm founded in 2015 that specializes in crisis response, active assailant risk management, open-source intelligence, and production safety for the entertainment industry. With a team of former U.S. Intelligence Community and Special Operations personnel operating in 49 countries, Merrill Herzog provides tailored, practical solutions to protect people, assets, and operations. For more information, visit https://www.merrillherzog.com.Media Contact:

Merrill Herzog
info@merrillherzog.com (mailto:info@merrillherzog.com)

Gabriel Protects Press Team
press@gabrielprotects.com (mailto:press@gabrielprotects.com)