Chicago, Il - In a story of extraordinary transformation, Dr. Martin Greenberg, an orthopedic trauma surgeon based in Chicago, Illinois, shifted his career path following a tragic incident that shocked the nation.
Dr. Greenberg was practicing as an orthopedic trauma surgeon at Level I and Level II trauma hospitals in the Chicagoland area when the Columbine High School massacre occurred on April 20, 1999. This devastating event, marked by a school shooting and failed bombing, deeply affected him. The massacre, carried out by twelfth-grade students Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold, resulted in the deaths of twelve students and one teacher and left many others injured. The perpetrators ultimately died by suicide after exchanging gunfire with police.
In the wake of Columbine, Dr. Greenberg felt compelled to take action against such violence and the police procedures that were then commonplace. After twenty years in the medical field, he decided to become a police officer, driven by the need for improved responses to violent incidents. He joined the Orland Hills Police and Tinley Park Police Departments, where he served as a trauma medic and SWAT operator. His dual expertise in surgery and law enforcement uniquely positioned him to save lives in critical situations.
He became a police officer after the Columbine High School massacre, a tragic event that occurred on April 20, 1999, in Columbine, Colorado. During this school shooting and failed bombing, twelfth-grade students Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold murdered twelve students and one teacher, injuring twenty-one others before dying by suicide. This massacre, marked by gunfire exchanged with the police and additional injuries during escape attempts, was the deadliest mass shooting at a K-12 school in U.S. history at the time. Columbine remains one of the most infamous massacres in the U.S., having inspired numerous subsequent school shootings and bombings.
Throughout his police career, Dr. Greenberg has been involved in numerous intense cases, including the attack on a young woman by a relative and a SWAT callout where a Cook County Sheriff's Deputy, after attacking his family, tragically died by suicide. His extensive experience at Level I Trauma Centers equipped him to handle life-and-death situations both in the emergency room and in the field.
Recognizing the need to share his invaluable knowledge, Dr. Greenberg authored "The Law Enforcement Medical Encyclopedia." This comprehensive guide addresses seventeen medical challenges faced by law enforcement, military personnel, and civilians. Written in layman's terms, it offers practical advice and field-tested approaches to managing medical emergencies.
Dr. Greenberg emphasizes that being trained and prepared to respond immediately to an injury or medical emergency in the field can make the difference between life and death. The life saved could be that of a fellow officer, a victim, or even your own.
Dr. Martin Greenberg discusses his incredible journey from trauma surgeon to police officer, his experiences with violence, accidents, and surgery, and his dedication to saving lives in the face of danger. Listen to his story and interview as a free podcast in Apple and Spotify Podcast or at LetRadio.com.
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