OFFICER WELLNESS AND MENTAL HEALTH DEVELOPMENT TRAINING

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Chris hosts the DeepBlu Project and delivers his presentations "You Have Had This A Long Time"  and "Cleaning out your Mental Closet" based on his podcast episode where he talks about the importance of wellness and self-awareness in the law enforcement profession. He discusses the mental and emotional challenges that come with the job and emphasizes the need for officers to take care of their mental health 

He brings 30 years of First Responder experience and holds a B.S. in Behavioral Science and A.A.S. in Criminal Justice. Member of ILEETA since 2025.

Check out his new book Silence Behind the Blue Wall: Surviving the Mental Health Stigma in Police Culture. Available Now! 

Matt is the founder of True Bold Leadership, TrueBold, LLC. and has over 13 years of experience in law enforcement, and currently leads three detention line operation teams.

His dynamic presentation "Believe: A Choice of Leadership" helps leaders establish a personal leadership plan that will help guide them and positively enhance their skills. 

 His strong background in criminal investigations, coupled with his experience as a supervisor and lead investigator of the public safety division has allowed him to work effectively along 

Liz is the founder and CEO of Resilient Heroes whose focus is to present members of Law Enforcement with psychoeducation on Trauma and Police Suicide.  

As a current Police Officer of 20 years, her presentations on Psychoeducation training in Stress, Trauma, and Suicide Awareness, law enforcement 

Psychological Suicide Autopsies, Defusing Model & Traumatic Debriefs, and Volunteer Trauma Dog Therapy are leading the discussion for First Responders when it comes to mental health education in those fields.

Ernie spent over 28 years in law enforcement helping develop new programs and policies for the San Antonio Police Department, and worked as a program manager for the Southwest Texas Regional Advisory Council that oversees emergency operations for 22 counties in Texas.

He was featured in the Emmy Award–winning documentary Ernie and Joe: Crisis Cops and has also wrote Mental Health and De-Escalation: A Guide for Law Enforcement Professionals. 

Ernie brings his knowledge and experience to the DeepBlu Roadshow with a polarizing and engaging conversation on how we as first responders deal with mental health crisis on and off the job.

John is fourth generation police officer, who seeks to take a self-reflective, classically guided, culturally literate, and irenically toned approach to service and leadership. John brings his unique vision to the group and provides a discussion on a myriad of subjects, from recruiting & retention,  enhancing the policing profession and much more. 

 His goal is to ensure his agency and those around him deliver the appropriate spectrum of public safety services, with a tone and character consistent with the expectations of the community they serve. He does not believe any police department should attempt to do everything - we should rather do the right things, exceptionally well.   

From dynamic presentations to his book, "Greatness Beyond the Badge" Michael brings forth a great deal of knowledge and experience.

 In 2017, I founded Michael Laidler Unlimited, a platform dedicated to developing self-awareness and leadership skills in first responders and individuals facing challenging situations. Through keynote presentations, seminars, and 360 leader assessments, he strives to equip others with the necessary tools to operate at their full potential, even in the most demanding circumstances. 

He developed a passion for public speaking and leadership development, and he's bringing that to you and the DeepBlu Project Roadshow. 

 Barbara Rubel is a leading authority on secondary traumatic stress, moral injury, and vicarious trauma. 

We are excited to have Barbara as a part of the DeepBlu Project Roadshow bringing her motivating keynote speeches and programs for clinicians, victim services providers, first responders, and educators,  focusing on building resilience and self-care for burnout, compassion fatigue, moral injury, and vicarious trauma. 

Her humorous and upbeat style offers a composite of experience, research, and practical application that promotes self-compassion, health, and wellness. 

Chris Cowan is recognized internationally for his vast network of private and public partnerships and his expansive policing knowledge, from 32 years in law enforcement. 

Chris’ extensive experience leading special operations, homeland security, crime suppression, professional development, community policing, media relations and business and community crime prevention units has given him a unique perspective on what it takes to be a guardian to our communities. 

On July 17, 2024 he was named the Director of Strategic Initiatives for the newly formed Excellence in Policing and Public Safety Program at the University of South Carolina’s School of Law

Vin Scotto is a (ret.)NYPD Supervisor with 20 years of police experience in one of the busiest cities in the nation. 

Vin uses his own unique brand of humor and "matter of fact" presentation that expands on his his career in law enforcement and the subsequent challenges that followed beyond the badge. 

Through his presentation he shows a "vulnerability" that aids in opening lines of communication that is meant to break down that proverbial "blue wall of silence", leading to the opportunity for others to build their own personal wellness plan as well as acquire the skills for a more resilient and healthier lifestyle. 

Are you interested in being a presenter for the DeepBlu Project Roadshow?

It's easy, all you have to do is be a guest on the DeepBlu Project, and have content or a presentation that is created to inform and enhance the lives of our first responders in the fields of Health & Mental Awareness, Leadership, PTSD, Suicide Help and Prevention, and anything else that assists those out there serving and protecting the lives of others every day. 

There is no commitment, if we have a request for the Roadshow we will contact you to see if your interested in presenting a 1.5 or 2 hour presentation. 

We are not a hiring agency, this is just for the Roadshow - anyone requesting your personal services will be directed to your personal web site.