Field Pictures from Out in the Field

Welcome to our photo gallery—a behind-the-scenes and “field pictures” look at life in the field with Ask McConnell, LLC. These pictures show where policy meets pavement, and security meets reality. From dusty parking lots to classrooms to in the water, we’ve captured the many places that shows where we are ready to serve. You’ll see boots on the ground, gear in hand, drone ready for lift-off. Each photo tells a story of action, purpose, and sometimes a little Texas weather. We’ve worked in rain, heat, and the occasional surprise wildlife encounter. No two days are the same, and that’s just how we like it.

This gallery celebrates the people, places, and partnerships that bring our work to life. You’ll spot training moments, site visits, policy walkthroughs, and the occasional impromptu coffee-fueled brainstorm. These are the snapshots of service—doing the job, solving problems, and making security a little less mysterious. You might even catch a few smiles behind the serious work. After all, we believe professionalism doesn’t mean leaving your personality at the door. So go ahead, take a scroll through the action. Whether it’s a warehouse, a school, or city hall, we’re proud of every frame. Because every location we serve helps build a stronger, safer community. And sometimes, a good picture is worth more than a thousand policy pages.

DFW local go-bag class and emergency preparedness

DFW Local Go Bag Class

Executive Protection Admin Bag aka "EP Admin Bag" designed by Aaron Mauldin

Prepping for Security Event with my EP Admin Bag from Aaron Mauldin

Security metrics training at NCCPP 2024 Los Angeles
National Conference on Cultutal Property Protection 2024 Los Angeles, California

Security Metrics Training for NCCPP 2024

Houses of worship NGO security introduction talk

HoW/NGO Security Introduction Talk

Jim McConnell speed mentoring at Wylie TX High School

Speed Mentoring Wylie, TX High School

ASIS North Texas chapter security metrics class

Security Metrics Class

Jim McConnell speaking on executive protection at IPSB Conference

Speaking on Executive Protection @ IPSB Conference

Jim McConnell training on IoT and SCADA security

Training on IoT / SCADA Security

DFW local touch-a-truck first responder event

DFW Local Touch-a-Truck (First Responder)

Cyber Ranch Podcast virtual field recording

Virtual “Field” – Podcast picture from a listener

Jim McConnell swift water rescue training

Swift Water Training

Jim McConnell swift water rescue training participants

Swift Water Rescue Training

Disclaimers
Jim McConnell Part 107 drone security operations

Little Part 107 drone work for an amazing Realtor I might be married to

Display of a church security booth at a conference

HoW/NGO Conference Booth

Jim McConnell speaking at North Texas ISACA 2024 on security metrics

North Texas ISACA 2024 – Security Metrics Talk

Jim McConnell search and rescue field training

Search and Rescue Field Training

Jim McConnell tornado response field work

Tornado Response – Major Sawyer Time Baby

Jim McConnell teaching security to senior leaders of the City of Longview

Teaching with Jon and Dayo on Security to Senior Leaders of the City of Longview

Jim McConnell family go-bag class at Irving Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Irving Hispanic Chamber of Commerce – Family Go Bag Class

Jim McConnell teaching go-bag class at DFW Lions Club

DFW Local Go Bag Class – Lion’s Club

Person teaching class on Go Bags for security, safety and medical for families

DFW Local Go Bag Class – Citizen’s Academy

Jim McConnell coaching and teaching on a cyber range

Coaching and Teaching on a Cyber Range

Jim McConnell firearm qualification training

Twice-a-Year Quals – NOT a replacement for training/practice!!

Jim McConnell teaching on job seeker and HR recruiter fraud

Teaching on Job Seeker and HR Recruiter Fraud

Jim McConnell teaching job seeker fraud at Tolleson fraud conference

Teaching on Job Seeker and HR Recruiter Fraud at Tolleson’s awesome fraud conference

Jim McConnell teaching incident response at Angelo State University

Teching at Angelo State University on Incident Response

Teaching and Coaching at the TEEX PER-371 Cyber Range

Jim McConnell teaching TEEX MGT-465 on recovering from a security incident

Teaching at “Home” in Largo TEEX MGT-465 on recovering from a security incident, for one my largest classes