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Chris Mann
Legal
Christopher Mann is a retired (medical) Lawrence, Kansas police officer. In 2002, Mann was performing a routine traffic stop when he was struck by a drunk driver. As a result of his injuries, the crash ended his career as a police officer. After enduring years physical therapy and battling the emotional toll of his injuries, Mann’s courage and determination led him to earn his law degree and became a county prosecutor, fighting to keep offenders off the roads. Mann then took his legal experience and passion to private practice, opening Mann Law Firm, P.A. where he focuses on representing victims of drunk driving and their families in lawsuits against the drunk drivers. Mann has played a key role in the promotion and passing of significant drunk driving and public safety legislation in Kansas, including ignition interlocks for all DUI offenders. Mann was appointed to Chair the MADD National Board of Directors in 2014 and as part of his duties has given presentations to law enforcement, industry professionals, and victims throughout the nation.
Jill Koch
Public Information
Jill Koch retired from the Johnson County, KS Sheriff’s Office after 29 years of service. She worked in Emergency Communications for 17 of those years in addition to her years as a PIO, and a Court Services Officer. Jill is a member of JCSO Peer Support Team since 2011 and has attended several WCPR retreats. She has a passion for mental wellness in first responders and a true dedication to facilitate training as well as culturally competent clinical care in the hopes that first responders can retire mentally healthy and able to enjoy good memories of their service.
Pat Hinkle
Clinical Advisor
Pat Hinkle, MA, LCPC, LCMFT brings a distinctive background to his work as a trained counselor and therapist. Drawing from experiences gained throughout his three-year deployment in the U.S. Army Military Police Corps, and as a former Captain during his a 28-year career with the Lenexa, Kansas Police Department, Pat finds a natural connection with people confronting trauma, crisis situations and challenging life events.
As both a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist the past thirteen years, Pat’s practice is built on providing confidential and supportive therapy techniques. His background is extensive, including a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and a master’s degree in counseling from MidAmerica Nazarene University. He is a graduate of the FBI National Academy and a long-time instructor at Johnson County Regional Police Academy. In addition, he has clinical counseling experience at the Kansas City Salvation Army’s adult rehabilitation clinic, and Shawnee Mission Medical Center’s emergency room and in-patient mental health unit.
Pat’s work and leadership have been honored through various awards and appointments. These include a Bronze Medal of Valor from Kansas City Crime Commission/KMBC TV 9 in 1992, and positions on the National Alliance for Mental Illness Board of Directors (Johnson County, KS affiliate) and the Kansas Law Enforcement Council-Crisis Intervention Team. Pat has been featured in television appearances including 60 Minutes, The Paula Zahn Show, featured documentaries, and published interviews, sharing his insights on notorious criminal cases and related issues. He also is an active member of numerous government, professional and civic organizations at the local and state level.