Marie Ridgeway MSW, LICSW, RYT is a trauma treatment specialist with a private practice in the twin cities that includes 5 associate clinicians and a German Shepherd therapy dog named Charlie. We work exclusively with first responders and serve over 45 public service agencies in MN with therapy, consultation, and many other wellness program services. Ms. Ridgeway has trained thousands of Law Enforcement Officers over the last few years. With over 15 years of experience in social work, Ms. Ridgeway previously worked in Child Protection and as a county Psychiatric Crisis Team responder before opening her private practice in 2017. Marie is honored to be providing specialized occupationally competent care, wellness programming, POST training, and Crisis Negotiation Team clinical consultation to those in public safety who serve our communities. Sgt Paul Barnes has an A.A.S. in Law Enforcement from North Hennepin Community College, a B.S. in Law Enforcement from Metropolitan State University, and an M.A. in Police Leadership from the University of St. Thomas; Graduated 2008. Sgt Barnes served from 1994-2004 in the U.S. Army Reserve Military Police. He attended Basic training and Military Police School, he was Deployed to Guatemala, Germany and Iraq, and he attended Primary Leadership Development and Basic Non-commissioned Officer courses. He retired from the military at the rank of Staff Sergeant. Sgt Barnes has worked from 2001-Present at the St. Louis Park Police Department as a police officer. He has worked as a Patrol Officer, a Field Training Officer, Training Coordinator, Investigator, SWAT Operator, Crisis Negotiator/Team Commander, and an Instructor for firearms and use of force.