Chaplain David R. Edwards is an ordained minister, licensed social worker, and holds board certifications as a pastoral counselor and a trauma services specialist. David also teaches in the social work department of Michigan's largest evangelical Christian university, serves as the lead chaplain for the Monroe, Michigan Police Department, is an approved instructor with the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, and is a member of the International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association. As a surviving parent of a 2010 line-of-duty death, David's passion is to help first responders and their families handle the unique challenges they face. He also loves being affectionately known as "Pa" to his grandchildren.
David's live audiences have included first responders from several jurisdictions from more than 25 states, and attendees have included agents from the U.S. Courts, U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. Border Patrol, the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command, U.S. Army Military Police, and the Federal Bureau of Prisons.