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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-…

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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/

Professor Rob Orr was honoured to share the stage with some giants in their field, Dr Karl Friedl (USARIEM) and Professor Michael Matthews (West Point) at Buckinghamshire New University. The team presented individual professorial sessions and answered questions from tactical professionals during an interactive panel. The evening session followed on from, and culminated, presentations given on the Tactical Athlete Performance Centre (TAPC)'s MSc in Human Performance Optimisation program. 

https://www.bucks.ac.uk/news/buckinghamshire-new-university-hosts-inaugural-tapc-guest-lecturer-symposium

Professor Rob Orr joins human performance experts Martin Jones and Jonpaul Nevin from the Wavell Room to discuss Tactical Physical Performance for Peak Performance. Listen to the Podcast here: https://shows.acast.com/65e07fa5dfdd5a0017dd8296/666802671ac9090012ae96…

Dr Rob Orr recently joined Annette Zapp as one of three fellow scientists to present their research for those working as, or working with, firefighters. Dr Orr presented his work and thoughts on Firefighter load carriage in 7 minutes flat. The video recording is here: 7 min Science Round 3 (youtube.com)

The TRU recently spent time with Alvaro Carvajal from Thales looking at the human-system interface for rifles. The team spent time firing variants of the F90, Army Combat Assault Rifle (ACAR), and LA105 and took a tour of the manufacturing areas. Lots to discuss, notably the biomechanics of the user, the engineering of the rifle, and the merging of the two.

Professor Orr was honoured to discuss Physical Employment Standards and Mentorship for a 'Learn at WORK' podcast. Find it here.

Podcast: YouTube, Spotify and website

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An overview of PhD student, Dr Colin Tomes's work with specialist tactical police and heart rate variability (HRV). See an overview of his work here:

https://pure.bond.edu.au/admin/workspace/personal/overview/

Proud to work with Physio Network to put all our Tactical Research Unit research together with the wider research in the field to help physiotherapists and other allied health professionals best support tactical personnel (be they military, law enforcement, fire and rescue, or search and rescue).