Carl Risheim

As a Colombian-born American with a wealth of experience in foreign police organizations, I have dedicated my life to improving justice systems and bringing about positive change in communities. Throughout my career, I have lived and worked in numerous countries in Latin America, Asia and Europe, where I have contributed to developing civilian police organizations and forensic laboratories. In the face of ongoing criticism for excessive abuses in the performance of duties, police officers can always use more training. However, it is equally important to address the need for officer wellness. In many cases, incidents of excessive force may result from the individual not being in the right heartset and mindset. Police officers have three times the rate of suicide as other professions, highlighting the importance of addressing the well-being of those who serve and protect our communities. As a trained HeartMath mentor, I specialize in helping police and military personnel reduce stress and improve their overall well-being through HRV training. I understand the unique challenges that police and military personnel face on a daily basis and am passionate about using my expertise to support them in their efforts to maintain resilience and optimize their performance. It is difficult to have resilient communities if the members of those communities themselves are not resilient. That's why I am eager to expand my work beyond police and military personnel and bring my expertise to children, parents, and schools. I believe that by promoting healthy habits and well-being from a young age, we can help to create a better world for future generations. Whether you are a police officer, military personnel, parent, teacher, or anyone looking to reduce stress and improve your well-being, I am dedicated to making a positive impact and bringing about change in communities, and I am excited to continue this work for years to come.