I study police investigations, decision-making, training, and how officers respond to individuals affected by trauma. I am an Associate Professor of Criminal Justice at the University of Louisville and a Faculty Member with the Southern Police Institute (SPI), where I also direct the SPI Center for Training Research and Innovative Simulation (SPI TRAINS). In these roles, I work directly with police agencies to test new ideas, evaluate programs, improve training, and develop realistic, scenario-based exercises that prepare officers for the challenges they face in the field. My research is policy- and solution-oriented, designed to help agencies address real problems and adopt more effective practices. This work has been supported by funding from the National Institute of Justice, the Bureau of Justice Assistance, and the Commonwealth of Kentucky.