About Author

Corey V. Taylor Sr.

Corey V. Taylor is a retired Navy Chief Petty Officer and former Virginia State Trooper with decades of law enforcement experience. Over the years, he has been dedicated to protecting and guiding others. In his time in the field, Corey saw firsthand the tragic outcomes of police-citizen encounters, particularly within the Black community.

Determined to make a difference, Corey created C.A.L.M.: Comply, Answer, Listen, Move on, a simple yet essential method to help citizens navigate interactions with law enforcement safely. Seconds to Survive is his way of using his experience to educate, save lives, reduce fear, and build understanding between the public and the police.

What Corey Taylor Teaches

Traffic stops can turn tense fast. Corey Taylor breaks things down so you know what to do, how to respond, and how to stay steady when the pressure hits. His goal is to keep you safe.

What Inspired Corey Taylor to Write Seconds to Survive?

Corey Taylor was driven to write Seconds to Survive by his unique perspective as both a retired Navy Chief Petty Officer and a former Virginia State Trooper. Over the years, he witnessed how quickly a routine traffic stop can escalate into a dangerous situation. But what truly inspired him was seeing how fear, misunderstanding, and a lack of preparation often lead to tragedy, especially within the Black community.

In his time on both sides of law enforcement, Corey noticed a pattern: many traffic stops went wrong not because of criminal intent, but because of the uncertainty of the moment. He saw how small, avoidable actions could turn an encounter into something life-threatening. That realization led him to create the C.A.L.M. method (Comply, Answer, Listen, Move On), a strategy designed to keep people calm, safe, and in control during police interactions.

Corey Taylor's Approach to Writing Seconds to Survive

Corey Taylor wrote Seconds to Survive with one goal in mind: to provide readers with practical, no-nonsense steps to handle police traffic stops safely. Drawing from his unique experience as a retired Navy Chief Petty Officer and former Virginia State Trooper, his approach to writing is rooted in simplicity and clarity.

Corey avoids legal jargon and complex explanations. Instead, he focuses on providing clear, actionable advice anyone can follow. His writing is direct and focused on real-life scenarios, breaking down the C.A.L.M. method (Comply, Answer, Listen, Move On) into easy steps that readers can implement when it matters most.

The tone is calm and steady, just like the approach he advocates for in high-pressure situations. Through Seconds to Survive, Corey shares practical wisdom with the aim of empowering others, particularly young drivers, to stay safe and in control during traffic stops.