Christopher Scallon (Ret LEO) - Survive First

H.O.P.E Beyond The Badge

Christopher Scallon is a retired LEO who had a 24 year career with the Norfolk Va Police Department. He holds degrees in psychology, criminal justice, and is certified in critical incident stress management. He currently serves as a Veterans representative, he is the founder of Survival Mindset training and consulting, and co-founder of Trauma Behind the Badge. Chris is also the founder and director of the Norfolk Police Dept's CISM & Peer Support Unit, and the co-coordinator of the departments Crisis Intervention Team. Having been involved in multiple shooting incidents & active shooting mass casualty responses, Chris is intimately familiar with trauma - and the consequences of exposure.

Christopher shares with us openly about the many LE roles he had during his career, how trauma impacted him personally, what helped him begin to heal, and the good work he's doing today to assist other first responders with their own struggles.