About Us

About Us

Clifford Lent is the founder of M7 SOLUTIONS. With extensive emergency management, threat investigation, and executive protection experience from his distinguished career in policing, Mr. Lent has dedicated his professional life to protecting and helping others.

Leader of the Active Shooter Response Initiative

Clifford Lent served as a detective in one of the largest police departments in the country and was assigned to their Homeland Security and Criminal Intelligence bureaus. He spearheaded the creation of the county’s active shooter response initiative. His training program has been presented to over 25,000 people and recognized at the county and state levels.

Mr. Lent is a natural communicator and builds trusted connections with clients. His presentations are thoughtful, well-organized, and empathetic. He is open to customizing services to meet your organization’s needs and welcomes all opportunities to collaborate to advance public safety.

Clifford Lent

Professional Experience and Background:

  • Active Shooter Subject Matter Expert
  • Detective (Homeland Security and Criminal Intelligence Bureaus)
  • Executive Protection Coordinator
  • First Responder (September 11th)
  • U.S. Navy Veteran (Operation Desert Storm)
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Testimonials

“I had the distinct pleasure of attending an M7 Solutions safety presentation recently. I found the instructor, Cliff Lent, to be ahead of the field in terms of current events, data and information shared.  His insightful, step by step thought process that he instilled in all of us, was invaluable. The fact that he stayed and answered every single question that folks had was also extremely impressive. I could not more highly recommend this true professional. I’ve been in education over 30 years, and I learned a so much from Mr. Lent’s presentation.”
“I've worked with Cliff Lent multiple times organizing Active Shooter training in Suffolk County. Cliff invokes awareness of our surroundings and strategies on how to survive an active shooter. Cliff's excellent communication skills in providing tactics for escaping an active shooter empowers his audience and somehow turns a negative situation into a positive outcome. Cliff's knowledge and expertise gives the audience the tools to prepare for an unimaginable event that could mean life or death. His presentation is engaging, thought-provoking and although it is a dark topic to discuss, very important to know how to react in an active shooting. Cliff is a true leader and a resourceful partner who has developed a program to guide us if ever there was an active shooter.”
“When I wanted to secure training for more than 400 of our employees on the topic of Active Shooter / Emergency Response, I reached out to a recommended person for their expertise. It was Cliff Lent that I spoke with and arranged a series of six training sessions. I was blown away by the energy that Cliff brought each and every time. All eyes were glued to him, and he kept the full attention of the audience for two and a half hours. That is no easy feat for a facilitator, but Cliff made it look effortless. Demand for the training increased as word spread, and we added additional classes. The feedback that employees provided was outstanding and entirely positive. Many spoke about the changes they made to their lives as a direct result - changes that keep them and their families better informed and much safer. If you are seeking similar training, I highly recommend Cliff Lent.”
“We have been extremely lucky to have Cliff Lent provide Active Shooter training here at S Haven Mall for the past few years. He is a captivating speaker who keeps the audience engaged while sharing very important and lifesaving material. The security staff, mall management team, and store employees will forever benefit, in both the workplace and in their personal lives from the knowledge they gained from Mr. Lent. Thank you for your time over the years, and for making us feel more prepared should an emergency arise.”
“Thank you for speaking at the Long Island CFE event. You are a captivating speaker, and the Active Shooter Overview and Basic Survival Strategies was extremely informative. I will implement those strategies you covered, especially with my children. You may never know how many lives you changed for the better, but you have to know you are making a great difference.”