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Journey From Trauma Surgeon to Police Officer: His Amazing Story. We explore the remarkable journey an orthopedic trauma surgeon took and also became a police officer. He maintained his medical - surgical career including trauma care while also being a police officer. Based in the Chicago, Illinois, area his career transitioned dramatically following a tragic incident that shook the nation. Available as a free podcast in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, our website or most major podcast platforms. Dr. Greenberg was working as an orthopedic trauma surgeon at Level I and Level II trauma hospitals in the Chicagoland area when the Columbine High School massacre occurred on April 20, 1999. This harrowing event, marked by a school shooting and failed bombing, profoundly affected him. In the wake of the massacre, which left twelve students and one teacher dead and many others injured, Dr. Greenberg decided to take action against such violence and the police procedures that were common place at the time. Journey From Trauma Surgeon to Police Officer: His Amazing Story.  The interview is available as a free podcast in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, our website or most major podcast platforms. After twenty years as a trauma surgeon, Dr. Greenberg became a police officer, inspired by the need for improved responses to violent incidents. He joined the Orland Hills Police and Tinley Park Police Departments, serving as a trauma medic and SWAT operator. His dual expertise in surgery and law enforcement has uniquely positioned him to save lives in critical situations. Throughout his police career, Dr. Greenberg has been involved in numerous intense cases. Among these were a young woman attacked by a relative and a SWAT callout where a Cook County Sheriff's Deputy, after attacking his family, tragically died by suicide. His extensive experience at Level I Trauma Centers has equipped him to handle life-and-death situations both in the emergency room and in the field. Journey From Trauma Surgeon to Police Officer: His Amazing Story. Listen to this for free in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, our website or most major podcast platforms. To share his invaluable knowledge, Dr. Greenberg authored "The Law Enforcement Medical Encyclopedia." This comprehensive guide addresses seventeen medical challenges faced by law enforcement, military personnel, and civilians. Written in layman's terms, it offers practical advice and field-tested approaches to managing medical emergencies. Join us as Dr. Martin Greenberg discusses his incredible journey from trauma surgeon to police officer, his experiences with violence, accidents, and surgery, and his dedication to saving lives in the face of danger. Journey From Trauma Surgeon to Police Officer: His Amazing Story.  Listen to his story and insights on our Apple and Spotify Podcast. Operational Police Protective Services, provides professional, safe and effective security services in Maryland, Virginia, Delaware and Pennsylvania. And will be expanding to other States soon. Get more details at www.oppsprotection.com. Colonial Metals Group, helps with the goal of protecting your financial future. Being at the whim of the stock market or the current Administratio
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