“I have personally worked with Dottie for more than 20 years in the prevention of domestic violence, school violence and workplace violence.  As the entire world moves toward hardening schools and reacting to violence, Dottie stands out in the crowd as an expert on preventing violence.  She is a dynamic and energetic presenter who works closely with our team as a consultant and advisor to our more than 7,000 clients. The feedback from our clients and seminar participants is always 5 star.”
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Mike McCarty, CEO, Safe Hiring Solutions
Indianapolis, IN
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“Dottie is a dynamic, powerful, funny and energetic woman and speaker. As a survivor and veteran police officer, she understands the importance of ending violence against women. Her presentations are not only inspiring and compelling, but they also provide participants with practical tools to be effective in their community.”

Laura Berry-Berman, Executive Director, Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Indianapolis, IN

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“Ms. Dottie Davis has been an inspiration since the first time I heard her speak. She is a survivor with a very unique story; a face we would not readily identify with domestic violence, which makes her story that much more compelling. She is a voice for many like her who suffer in silence daily from the fear that immobilizes them. Her passion, intelligence, strength and sincerity are just a few of the hallmarks of what make her one of the most innovative and inspirational speakers I have had the pleasure of working with.”

Candace Mosley, Director of Education, American Association for Justice
Columbia, SC
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“Dottie Davis is an exceptional choice for the training, speaking, expert witness and consulting needs of a broad range of organizations. Her remarkable resume speaks for itself, including numerous awards for her community and professional work, more than three decades as a woman law enforcement trailblazer, her work as deputy chief of a large police department, expert witness testimony in many civil and criminal trials and testimony to lawmakers on domestic violence.

As a domestic violence survivor herself, Dottie brings extraordinary authority, passion and knowledge to her work on criminal justice, domestic violence and security issues, including unique insight and expertise ranging from personal impacts to problems in existing systems and solutions.”

Alex Roslin, Journalist and Author,
Police Wife: The Secret Epidemic of Police Domestic Violence,
Former President of the Board of the Canadian Centre for Investigative Reporting

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“I have had the opportunity–and the pleasure– to present with Ms. Davis in a variety of settings over the last 20 years, and to observe her present on many others. The audiences ranged from law enforcement, to prosecuting attorneys, to judicial officers, to victim advocates, to criminal defense attorneys, to multidisciplinary trainings where she addressed combinations of all of the above. Each time, I marveled at her preparedness, her mastery of the subject matter at hand and the engaging people-skills she brought to the delivery of her message. She employs the right mix of intellectual incision, empathetic identification with the urgency needed to confront the problems presented by abusive relationships and the humor required to prevent the seriousness and weight of her presentation from becoming unbearable. Because of her focus on the pragmatic and the “nuts-and-bolts” of the suggested interventions contained in her topics, her presentations always allow even the most uninitiated to come away with a clear-eyed understanding of how to apply what they’ve learned once they return to their own environments.”

Judge Ronald B. Adrine (Ret.) Administrative and Presiding Judge
Cleveland Municipal Court Lecturer for the National Judicial Institute on Domestic Violence, National Association of District Attorneys, The National Center for State Courts, and the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges

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“One of the most impactful moments of working with Dottie Davis was listening to our staff, and their increased confidence reflected in their comments after engaging in Dottie’s training around responding to threats in our learning environments. Not only does Dottie increase the capacity of staff members to react in crisis situations, but her candid yet professional presentation style fosters a sense of safety and awareness among all.”

Mr. Brandon White, Superintendent
Cary Community Consolidated School District 26, Cary, IL

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“I want to commend Dottie Davis for her outstanding work on the Indiana Coalition to End Sexual Assault’s (ICESA) Law Enforcement and Victim Service Provider Collaboration Project. Dottie’s dedication, attention to detail, and deep understanding of law enforcement and service providers’ needs truly made the resulting project resource exceptional. She demonstrated professionalism, creativity, and a strong commitment to getting it right. Dottie has gone above and beyond, and her contributions will make a real difference in survivor’s lives. We thank her for her hard work.”

Michael Wiseman, Chief Operations Officer, Indiana Coalition to End Sexual Assault

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“I’ve had the privilege of working closely with Dottie Davis, and I can say without hesitation that she is among the most professional and deeply principled individuals I know. Her breadth of knowledge in school safety, suicide prevention, and domestic abuse, rooted in her background as a police officer, makes her an invaluable resource to schools and communities.

Dottie invited me to present alongside her at the National School Resource Officer Conference, and the experience only deepened my respect for her skill as a speaker and leader. She is poised, polished, and deeply committed to the well-being of youth and educators.

Our School Care Team collaborated with Dottie to develop a comprehensive safety plan policy focused on suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention for a Northeast Indiana school district. Her insight, precision, and unwavering integrity were instrumental in shaping a practical and compassionate plan.

Dottie takes her work seriously and approaches every project with a rare level of care and professionalism. I am grateful to know and work beside her in this field. She is a trusted partner, a gifted communicator, and a true asset to any organization.”

Heather Miller, Founder and CEO, School Care Team

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“Working alongside Dottie on Indiana’s initial 988 crisis system planning was a very rewarding experience. It was a unique time in Indiana, given we were embarking on a complete overhaul of our existing crisis response system to align more closely with national guidelines. Dottie helped us considerably in building relationships with law enforcement partners and getting our initial 911-988 interoperability planning off the ground. This was due in large part to her deep knowledge of law enforcement and 911 dispatcher culture and the relationships she has built through her years of significant leadership and service. Dottie’s expertise, clear presentations, and her organized and structured approach to helping us meet our project timelines were instrumental in getting Indiana’s initial 988 implementation planning off the ground. I would welcome the chance to work with her again.”

Dr. Christopher Drapeau, Director of Research & Evaluation for the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Administrator

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“Working with Dottie Davis has been an absolute privilege. Her professionalism, attention to detail, and unwavering commitment to excellence were evident in every step of the process. Dottie not only delivered outstanding results, but she did so with integrity, warmth, and a genuine passion for her work. Her ability to listen, understand our needs, and translate them into meaningful outcomes made a lasting impression. I wholeheartedly recommend Dottie to anyone seeking someone who brings both skill and knowledge to everything she does.”

Vice Chancellor Glen Nakata, Purdue Fort Wayne

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“As a career prosecutor, I have sought advice from and consulted with Dottie on countless domestic violence and sexual assault related cases for over 15 years. Dottie’s extensive background and diverse experience provide an educated and unique perspective on a very difficult topic. Throughout my career, I have relied on Dottie as an expert witness and successfully presented her testimony in major felonies and murder cases on issues such as “lethality” and “counterintuitive behavior”. I trust Dottie’s assessment and follow her direction when presenting complicated concepts to the court and jury. Additionally over those 15 years, Dottie and I have taught multiple trainings and seminars to law enforcement, advocates, and prosecutors and would again if/when presented with the opportunity. Dottie Davis is a class act, a true professional, and a tireless advocate who I can call a friend.”

Ric Hertel, Ripley County Prosecutor

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“Dottie Davis is an all-around wonderful human being. She brings so much to the anti-violence movement as a survivor, as a law-enforcement officer, as an incredible trainer, and as a fierce advocate for survivors. Her expertise is beyond compare, and she presents her knowledge in a well rounded, approachable way. I cannot recommend her highly enough.”

Kerry Hyatt Bennett, Chief Legal Counsel, Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence

“This training was very informative and needs to be taught to all officers. Completely changed what I thought I knew about the topic”

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“Instructor was extremely knowledgeable in criminal law and domestic violence cases. I would highly recommend her to train in the future”

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“Dottie, you are an amazing teacher. You have a wealth of knowledge, and four hours of training is hardly enough to scratch the surface of what you have to offer. I was fascinated by this course, and it honestly left me hungry for more knowledge. I look forward to the opportunity to sit in one of your classes again. Thank you for everything you do.”

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“One of the more valuable courses I have completed thus far. Our instructor was a wealth of information and experience and relayed the information to the class in an effective manner.”

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“Dottie was an amazing speaker and her knowledge of everything is ASTOUNDING ! Very impressed.”