Guardian Awareness : How to Spot Trouble Before It Spots You

Danger rarely comes without warning. The signals are there — if you know how to see them.

Most people think violence “comes out of nowhere.” In reality, predators leave clues long before they strike. The key to survival is simple: spot trouble before it spots you.

Written by former SWAT Commander and security expert Gene Petrino, Guardian Awareness gives you the same tools taught to schools, businesses, and families across the country. With practical habits, simple drills, and real-world examples, this book shows you how to read your environment, recognize red flags, and avoid becoming a target.

Inside you’ll discover:

✅ How to identify “baselines” and notice what’s out of place

✅ The predator’s playbook — and how to avoid being chosen

✅ Awareness habits you can build into your daily routine

✅ Situational red flags in public spaces, workplaces, and travel

✅ How to trust intuition without overreacting

✅ Short drills that sharpen awareness in under five minutes

✅ Quick-reference tools and acronyms that work under stress

You don’t need a military background or tactical training. You just need a willingness to look up, pay attention, and practice.

Awareness is not paranoia. Awareness is freedom.