BALTIMORE LAW ENFORCEMENT RESEARCH STUDY

Voluntary • Confidential • No Cost to Participate

Hosted by ITR Training Institute & Florida State University

Now Recruiting Sworn Law Enforcement Officers

We are conducting a confidential research study evaluating the effectiveness of the trauma recovery method, Instinctual Trauma Response® (ITR), for law enforcement professionals in a small group setting. Participants must attend 6 guided in person 90-minute sessions over 6 weeks, with intake and post-assessment meetings. Space is extremely limited.

Inclusion Criteria

✔ Has the ability to complete 6 in person 90-minute sessions for 6 consecutive weeks: Wednesdays 4-5:30pm from March 4-April 8, 2026 

Conference Room - 1965 Greenspring Dr. Timonium, MD 21093

✔ Been a sworn officer for at least 5 years

✔ Is willing to do 2 interviews plus 8 phone-based pre- and post-assessments with an independent study-member both pre- and post-study

✔ Has experienced at least one life-threatening event

✔ Speaks and understands English

✔ Can independently perform activities of daily living (ADLs)

 ✔ Is willing and able to provide consent for participation in the study

✔ Agrees to no change in medication across the period of participation (8 weeks total)

✔ Has no history of psychosis (e.g. loss of contact with reality, hallucinations, delusions) 

✔ No suicide attempt within the past year, or crisis-level behavior that would interfere with study safety or consistency

✔ Not currently pregnant or plan to become pregnant during study duration

What You’ll Receive

•  Free access to 6 ITR in person group sessions
• Confidential, anonymous participation (the researchers will not notify your employer of your participation or assessment results)
• Ability to process up to two life events
• Contribution to evidence-based trauma solutions for first responders

For Registration- Email by Jan 31st if you are interested in participating

Email:  [email protected]