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PROFESSIONAL SECURITY CONSULTING IN EDMONTON, AB
Security Assessments
TalonPoint delivers professional, trauma-informed security assessments for organizations at risk of hate- or bias-motivated incidents and for any facility seeking a higher standard of safety. Our assessments translate real-world threats into practical, prioritized actions that align with your mission, policies, and budget.
What is a Security Assessment?
A Security Assessment is a comprehensive, on-site evaluation of your facility, people, policies, and procedures to identify vulnerabilities, threats, risks and recommend layered protections. We examine: perimeter and access control, surveillance and lighting, people flow, emergency response readiness, staff training, reporting/documentation practices and much more. Deliverables include a highly detailed report listing all the findings and a prioritized roadmap to address and mitigate issues. Security Assessments are conducted by Certified Protection Professionals.
Why Get a Security Assessment?
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Protect People & Reputation – Reduce the likelihood and impact of incidents; demonstrate due diligence to your community and board.
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Target Funding Efficiently – Invest in measures that deliver the highest risk reduction per dollar (we include costed options and quick wins).
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Policy & Compliance Alignment – Ensure practices match your policies, insurance expectations, and legal frameworks.
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Training That Sticks – Convert findings into clear SOPs and staff training so improvements last.
Our Assessment Process
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Intake & Scope – We capture your mission, risk profile, prior incidents, hours of operation, and community contexts.
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On-Site Evaluation – Exterior & interior review, access/egress mapping, CPTED considerations, technology, staffing practices, and emergency readiness.
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Risk Findings & Priorities – Clear, ranked vulnerabilities with rationales and impact likelihood.
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Action Plan & Costing – Phased recommendations (quick wins, mid-term, capital) with budget ranges aligned to ASIP categories (assessment, enhancements, training).
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Implementation Support – Optional vendor coordination, staff training modules, and help with grant paperwork.
Free Security Assessments
through the ASIP Grant
ASIP provides grant funding to organizations serving communities at risk of hate- or bias-motivated incidents. Funding covers security assessments, infrastructure/enhancements, education & training, and certain immediate response needs.
There are two application types:
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Regular grant (funding forward for assessments/enhancements/training)
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Cost-recovery grant (reimbursement for eligible costs incurred after program start dates)
Typical funding amounts (current guidance):
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Security assessment: up to $10,000
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Security enhancements: up to $25,000
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Education & training: up to $10,000
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Physical patrolling: up to $20,000 for eligible schools (temporary expansion)
Public Safety Canada’s program inventory also summarizes these caps and notes one-time totals (e.g., non-profits up to $55,000; eligible schools up to $65,000). Use the official Alberta page for applying and the latest details.
View ASIP Grant Page (official Government of Alberta)
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Option A — Apply First, Then Engage Assessment
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Submit ASIP Regular Grant application for an assessment.
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Once approved, complete the assessment and submit required documentation.
Option B — Assess First, Then Apply for Reimbursement
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Complete a professional assessment now.
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Submit Cost-Recovery application with invoices/receipts to reclaim eligible costs (subject to program rules).
Always check the current guidelines for eligibility, documentation, and timing.
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ASIP generally supports Alberta facilities operated by registered non-profits that serve communities at risk of hate/bias-motivated incidents (e.g., faith-based institutions, cultural organizations, community centres, and some educational institutions). See the official page and current guidelines for full details and any temporary expansions (e.g., certain schools).
Meet Your Security Assessor
Dave Suffern, CPP
DIRECTOR OF TRAINING & CONSULTING
With over 30 years of experience across peace-officer and security management environments, Dave brings deep operational insight to security risk and vulnerability assessments. Over the course of his career, he has conducted and overseen hundreds of security assessments across diverse sectors, translating real-world threats into clear, practical, and defensible recommendations.
Uncompromising on safety, Dave’s approach is grounded in operational reality, legal defensibility, and what actually works in the field—helping organizations clearly understand risk and make confident, informed security decisions.
Why TalonPoint for Your Assessment
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Holistic, Province-Unique Approach – TalonPoint is unique in Alberta in delivering truly holistic security assessments that integrate life safety, physical security, cyber considerations, executive protection, operational risk, and human factors—providing a complete, interconnected view of your security posture rather than siloed findings.
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Board-Certified Expertise – Led by Dave Suffern, CPP, a board-certified security professional with 30+ years of experience across multiple industries. Dave has conducted hundreds of security assessments and designed and implemented hundreds of security improvement plans—from small community facilities to complex corporate environments.
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Grant-Ready Deliverables – Our reports are structured to align with Alberta Security Infrastructure Program (ASIP) requirements, making applications or cost-recovery straightforward.
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Client-Focused – We listen carefully to your operational needs and concerns and ensure we put our focus on your priorities.
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From Paper to Practice – Every assessment is built with implementation in mind—not just paperwork. We support you beyond the report, helping translate recommendations into realistic roadmaps, SOPs, training, and layered security enhancements that can actually be executed.