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Dave Suffern, CPP, brings over three decades of frontline and leadership experience across corrections, healthcare security, public-sector environments, large-scale venues, and corporate security operations. His career spans correctional facilities, healthcare systems, school districts, major event and entertainment venues, and complex multi-site organizations—giving him a rare, end-to-end perspective on security risk, prevention, and response.

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Throughout his career, Dave has conducted and overseen hundreds of threat, risk, and vulnerability assessments, particularly within high-risk and high-liability environments. As Corporate Security Manager for Edmonton Public Schools, he led a 24/7 security monitoring and specialist response function, conducting daily assessments across more than 200 facilities, advising on mitigation strategies, emergency response, and violence threat risk assessment (VTRA) principles.

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Dave has held senior security leadership roles with Northlands and the Shaw Conference Centre, where he was responsible for security operations across arenas, trade shows, casinos, and major public events. In these roles, he developed and implemented CCTV, access control, vehicle patrol, and incident reporting programs, coordinated closely with bylaw enforcement and police partners, and contributed to safety committees and COR certification practices. His work in incident reporting and venue security programs was featured in Canadian Security Magazine.

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Earlier in his career, Dave served as a Corrections Officer with the Alberta Solicitor General, including experience in maximum-security environments, followed by eight years as a Healthcare Special Constable with Caritas Health Group. In healthcare settings, his work focused on the protection of vulnerable persons, mental health–related incidents, and collaboration with law enforcement under multiple provincial statutes.

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In parallel with his operational leadership, Dave brings over 25 years of experience in security training and professional education. As Founder of Tip of Spear, he led the development and delivery of training programs for security professionals, organizations, and individuals across Alberta. As Canadian Director for the International Krav Maga Federation (IKMF), Dave has trained extensively in Israel alongside leading global protection experts and continues to support and expand IKMF’s mission throughout Canada.

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Today, as Director of Training & Consulting at TalonPoint Defence, Dave applies this operational depth to help organizations clearly understand risk, strengthen security posture, and implement practical, defensible solutions. His approach is calm, methodical, and grounded in real-world execution—supporting clients from assessment through implementation.

Andrea Suffern is an entrepreneur and business leader with a proven track record of founding, operating, and scaling multiple businesses. She is driven by a deep belief that entrepreneurship is one of the most powerful ways to positively impact people—by creating opportunity, building strong teams, and delivering services that genuinely improve lives.

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Her passion sits at the intersection of entrepreneurship, education, and community impact. Andrea is especially drawn to work that helps individuals grow in confidence, capability, and resilience. Through her involvement with IKMF Krav Maga, she has seen firsthand the profound transformation that occurs when people shed fear and step into their own strength—an experience that strongly informs TalonPoint’s mission and culture.

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Today, as President of TalonPoint Defence, Andrea focuses on growing and strengthening the operations of the organization. She leads strategic planning, business development, partnerships, and internal systems—ensuring TalonPoint’s services are delivered with professionalism, consistency, and purpose as the company expands across multiple training and consulting verticals.

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Earlier in her career, Andrea worked for over 15 years as a Professional Engineer in Alberta, serving as a project manager on large-scale software initiatives within the oil and gas sector. While she no longer practices engineering, this experience continues to influence her leadership style—bringing structure, analytical thinking, and disciplined execution to the businesses she builds today.