Is there a Doctor in the House? The Role of the Prehospital Physician Within the C-Suite

The rapidly evolving and changing world of law enforcement requires evidence-based solutions that have worked in similar first responder organizations. The best way to use police physicians with unique prehospital medicine, quality management, quality improvement initiative experience is to involve them at the administrative level. Traditionally physicians have served over the last 30+ years in the field in an operational capacity (i.e., TEMS) and have served in the offices of occupational heath, but today, physicians must be incorporated into the command staff of police departments to help approach high-profile issues plaguing law enforcement in a proven manner. Join us as we discuss options and highlight what these unique cross-trained police physicians can bring.