Lawrence J. Simon is the author of the book(s) “Murder by Numbers: Perspectives on Serial Sexual Violence” and “Mortal Desire: Origins of Sexual Violence” For over a decade he has devoted his services to law enforcement, legal, advocacy and forensic professionals throughout the country and is recognized within the law enforcement community as one of the most knowledgeable, skilled and respected instructors on this very challenging subject. Thousands have attended his innovative trainings. He has been a keynote speaker at major national and state-sponsored conferences across the United States and Canada. Dr. Simon is also widely known for maintaining long-lasting professional relationships with many of his clientele and has been dependable in his delivery of fantastic and innovative presentations. For informational purposes Dr. Simon is accepted by the American Board of Sexology as a diplomat and certified as a Sexologist. He earned his doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology specializing in Forensic psychology from an APA accredited institution in Miami graduating in 2007. He is regularly requested by law enforcement and legal staff to serve as a consultant on numerous cases involving crimes of a sexual and explicit nature, including cold case serial homicides. He’s appeared on a major news network discussing his research and the minds of serial murderers. Dr. Simon has spent most of his professional years employed within corrections where he’s interviewed, treated and assessed some of the most dangerous inmates in the country including inmates housed on death row. Dr. Simon’s latest book titled Mortal Desire, released in November 2016 highlights the spectrums of sexual deviant pathology while analyzing and interpreting true accounts and disturbing viewpoints behind their violent crimes from some of the most sinister men behind bars.
How resilience, love and the warrior spirit play a key role in surviving critical incidents Josh Vadell is a husband and father of three girls. He is a 10 year veteran of the Atlantic City Police Department where he served in the Operations Division. On September 3, 2016, while on duty, Josh was shot in the head and critically injured while he and his partner interrupted an armed robbery in progress. After his near fatal incident, he has gone through extensive physical and emotional therapy and has endured numerous surgeries for injuries sustained because of the shooting.
As part of his ongoing recovery, Josh has appeared as a guest speaker to share his miraculous story of love, resiliency and how the warrior spirit plays a significant role in surviving critical incidents. Josh and his wife recently started a non-profit foundation called “The Josh Vadell Foundation” which they are very passionate about. The mission of the foundation is to provide monetary and emotional support to families of officers critically injured in the line of duty.
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