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Nothing like a day in the field collecting data (or several days). The Tactical Research Unit are back out collecting data to assist in specialist police selection. Dr Ben Schram and Dr Elisa Canetti entering data and finalising work during a respite in activity

Congrats to Kate Lyons for an amazing presentation at her confirmation of candidature for her PhD. Kate is working with the Tactical Research Unit to study the occupational tasks of Tier 2 police officers and to profile their physical requirements and injury risks. Thanks to Dr Karl Friedl and Dr Wayne Hing for being panel members and offering their experience and insights.

The Tactical Research Unit were proud to present some of our ongoing research at the 45th ICMM – World Congress on Military Medicine. Professor RODNEY POPE presented on MSI underreporting, Dr Ben Schram presented on female injury risk factors, Dr Elisa Canetti presented on iron deficiency and iron deficiency anaemia, Professor Rob Orr presented on load carriage and PhD student Graham Marvin presented on fatigue.

The TRU team were again Incredibly privileged to be embedded with Tasmania Ambulance Wilderness Paramedics for their winter training block at Cradle Mountain. The resilience and capability of this unique team was on show over the last four days with 96km/hr wind gusts, apparent temps as low as -16.2 degrees and a no duff rescue half way through. Awesome data collection for Lizzie Cooper (Marsh)'s phd. Massive thanks to Simon Harmsen and Bec Foxen.

Tactical Research Unit back in the field collecting data. Police officer obstacle course performance both unloaded and loaded. Dr Ben Schram and Dr Elisa Canetti prepping the VO2 Masters and Polar heart rate monitors.

It's here: Adding to Bond University's Tactical Research Unit TACOPS suite of microcredentials the Load Carriage microcredential has officially launched. Everything you want to know about Load Carriage for military, law enforcement, fire and rescue.

https://bond.edu.au/microcredential/tactical-conditioning-optimisation-program

The TRU were well represented at the National Strength and Conditioning Tactical Annual Training Conference in Norfolk, Virginia. HDR students Mark Stephenson, Whitney Tramel and Joe Dulla, as well as recent HDR graduate Dr Colin Tomes, caught up with their supervisor Professor Rob Orr after their podium presentations and set up further collaborations with Dr Jay Dawes (Oklahoma State University) and Dr Robert Lockie (California State University – Fullerton). Mark Stephenson and Whitney Tramel gave a joint presentation on stress in law enforcement while Dr Colin Tomes presented his thesis work on Heart Rate Variability. Professor Orr presented on load carriage across the tactical spectrum before chairing a knowledge exchange session based on the pad carriage presentation.

Professor Rob Orr represented the TRU at the Biannual Law Enforcement Innovation Day (LEID) hosted by Australian Defence Apparel (ADA). Rob presented on how the Trident Approach of academia, industry and end users (ie law enforcement officers) has been used to design and progressively improve law enforcement body armour.

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/australian-defence-apparel-pty-ltd_last-…

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/australian-defence-apparel-pty-ltd_milit…

The Tactical Research Unit recently enjoyed the opportunity to again support the Queensland Police Service. This research session saw data collected on the impacts of different holster designs and holster positions and orientations in relation to their Taser systems.

Professor Rob Orr will be presenting again this year at the NSCA's Tactical Annual Training talking on his favourite topic 'Load Carriage' Hope to see you there: 6-9 AUG in Norfolk, VA, USA (and online)

https://events.nsca.com/tactical/