Illicit Drugs and Substance Abuse

Illicit Drugs and Substance Abuse

Illicit drugs and substance abuse remain among the most persistent and complex challenges facing societies worldwide. They fuel crime, devastate public health, fracture families, and drain community resources. Law enforcement agencies sit at the intersection of these...
Policing Mass Casualty Events

Policing Mass Casualty Events

Mass casualty events can occur anywhere, at any time. It could be a crowded concert venue, a busy highway, a school hallway, or a neighborhood street. Knowing how to respond effectively can mean the difference between life and death for you and your loved ones. But...
Political Violence

Political Violence

When the crowds gather and the chants turn to confrontation, police officers stand at one of democracy’s most difficult intersections. They are asked to protect the right to protest while maintaining public order. Often in the face of hurled objects, verbal...
What PTSD Really Feels Like for First Responders

What PTSD Really Feels Like for First Responders

Every day, first responders and military personnel step into chaos so that others don’t have to. They rush toward burning buildings, face armed suspects, and witness scenes that most people will never forget.  Yet, when the sirens fade and the uniforms come off,...
Multi-Disciplinary Teams

Multi-Disciplinary Teams

Multi-Disciplinary Teams (MDT) include various medical services colleagues from different disciplinary groups with integral abilities, skill, and experience. It has been determined that the usage of multidisciplinary groups produces a greater, more pronounced and...