Your Partner in Safety Since 1998
Dodgen Security Consulting is dedicated to preparing businesses and individuals for potential threats before they occur.
Our Mission & Values
Preparation Over Panic: We believe training and foresight are the keys to preventing violence and crime in the workplace. Our mission is to ensure you’re ready before an incident happens.
Integrity & Trust: We pride ourselves on honest, expert guidance. Clients trust us to prioritize their people’s safety above all.
Calm Authority: With a solution-oriented, calm but authoritative approach, we educate without sensationalism – focusing on facts, skills, and confidence.
Decades of Expertise
Founded in 1998 by Carol Dodgen, a nationally recognized security expert with a Crime Prevention designation.
Broad Industry Impact
For over 27 years we’ve helped banks, corporations, government agencies, and more strengthen their security posture.
Proven Track Record
Carol and her team have delivered training to 100k+ individuals, earning praise for engaging sessions that leave teams better prepared.
Continuous Learning
We stay up-to-date on the latest safety strategies and threat trends, so you receive current, effective advice.
What We Do
Specialized Training Programs
Live workshops, webinars, eLearning courses covering robbery response, workplace violence, personal safety, and more.
Security Assessments
On-site evaluations like ATM lighting surveys and CPTED reviews to pinpoint and fix environmental vulnerabilities.
Consulting & Support
Personalized guidance to develop policies, emergency response plans, and ongoing support as your safety partner.
Our Guiding Principles
We lead with integrity, clarity, and urgency.
• Exhibiting honesty and integrity in all dealings
• Customizing services for our clients
• Achieving results in a timely manner
• Responding to clients’ needs quickly
Business That Goes Beyond Expectations
Our philosophy is to provide above and beyond what is expected. This has served to grow our company with integrity since 1998. It is how we achieve our goal of satisfied customers, repeat business, and client referrals. We provide products and services to businesses and organizations nationwide. Services include training, vulnerability assessments, and ATM lighting and landscape surveys. Our security training videos are used by financial institutions and companies both nationally and internationally to provide training for their employees.
The People Behind Dodgen Security
Carol Dodgen
Carol Dodgen is the owner of Dodgen Security Consulting, LLC. A nationally recognized speaker, Carol earned her Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice and has provided training for over 100,000 corporate, bank, law enforcement, and security personnel over the past 25 years. Before forming her company, Carol served as the security training officer for Compass Bank and spent several years as an adjunct criminal justice college instructor.
She holds the CPD (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) professional designation and provides instruction on Crime Prevention, Robbery Prevention and Response, Workplace Violence Prevention and Response, Personal Safety, and Lone Worker Security. Her video training programs “Robbery: Prepare to Survive” and “Robbery: Plan. Prevent. Prevail.” are used by financial institutions across the country.
Eddie Dodgen
Eddie Dodgen manages and conducts ATM survey projects and risk assessments. A retired Alabama State Trooper sergeant, his specialties included accident reconstruction and emergency response and planning. His years of experience as a post sergeant, special operations platoon sergeant, traffic homicide coordinator, and supervisor in the Alabama National Guard strengthen his role in overseeing ATM inspections and risk assessments.
Eddie’s detailed diagrams and lighting reports provide financial institutions with an accurate depiction of existing lights, light levels surrounding ATM and Night Depository areas, and landscape issues that need to be addressed.
Plan · Prevent · Prevail
From preparation to response, we help your team stay one step ahead.
Plan
Every project must start with a plan. Without a plan, we are doomed to meet challenges unprepared. Our goal is to provide a sound assessment, skilled guidance, and proven solutions to assist you and your employees in attempting to prevent dangerous situations—and a plan to deal with them should they occur.
Prevent
Prevention is always better than a cure. We help you become a less attractive target by providing the guidance, training, and tools needed to protect your people and your business, with clear paths of improvement and measurable progress.
Prevail
Not all crime can be prevented, but preparation and practical training can make the difference. We equip your team with tools, mindset, and procedures to respond safely and confidently in perilous situations.