Gribble, Travis
Cooper, Jennifer
The Arena: Navigating the Challenges of a First Responder Career

During this powerful day of training, Travis Gribble offers his personal story of a 24 year law enforcement career giving intimate details of how the profession can affect you both personally and professionally. Jennifer Cooper, a culturally competent first responder therapist, presents alongside him and offers the clinical perspective for every subject discussed. By the end of this training you will understand you are not alone in your struggles, what it takes to change course, and ultimately how to thrive both personally and professionally. It's time to change the negative culture and purposefully address our mental health.

Travis Gribble - Bio
Travis Gribble began his law enforcement career in 1996 in Michigan. He worked for the Ionia County Sheriff's Office until 2008 when he lateraled to Mesa Police Department in Arizona. In both Michigan and Arizona he was a sergeant and SWAT team leader, totaling 7 years in a part-time SWAT capacity and 9 years in a full-time SWAT capacity. He is a firearms instructor and was a lead instructor in Mesa Police Department Basic SWAT school and Hostage Rescue School. He has operated in over 1500 SWAT operations including, hostage rescues, barricaded suspects, search warrants, violent offender apprehensions, and dignitary protection details. He has received advanced degrees from Lansing Community College and Northwestern University School of Police Staff & Command. Currently, he advocates for improving mental health wellness in the first responder professions, by offering training to both the individual and organization.

Jennifer Cooper - Bio
Jennifer Cooper, LPC, NCC, is a former LEO and crisis responder for a local Fire Department in Phoenix, Arizona. Jennifer has worked in social and public services for over 22 years and specializes in treating depression, anxiety, and posttraumatic stress among first responder and EMS populations. Jennifer has experience working with special ops operators, investigators, and members of command staff in police and fire departments. Jennifer holds a master's degree in Clinical Psychology and a master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, is a Certified Trauma Professional, Nationally Certified Counselor, and Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Arizona. She is also the President/owner of the new non-profit organization, Line of Duty AZ.