They educate organizations on how to empower their employees and implement safety measures to keep their workplaces violence free. Carol and Duane speak and consult across North America on topics involving personal and travel safety, violence in the workplace, and dealing with angry people.

They have 45 years combined law enforcement experience preventing and responding to violent situations of all types and sizes.

Duane's career includes 31 years in law enforcement, serving in a variety of urban policing positions, and more than ten years as a professional speaker/trainer. He is a graduate of the FBI Criminal Investigation School and the United States Secret Service Dignitary Protection School. Duane is a certified trainer in Domestic and International Counter Terrorism, Weapons of Mass Destruction and Bio-Chemical Warfare. His career also includes 30 years of service in the United States Army Reserve. He is currently the Command Sergeant Major for a Psychological Operations Battalion (EPW/CI) in Arden Hills, Minnesota.

Carol's career includes fifteen years in law enforcement as a 911 Communications Operator, where she was awarded the Police Chief's Commendation for saving the life of a police officer. She also has extensive training in emergency services, hostage negotiation, crisis management, and disaster preparedness. Carol has been speaking and consulting across North America for more than fourteen years. She is a Past President of the National Speakers Association- Minnesota Chapter.

Carol and Duane are recognized across North America as violence prevention experts. When a news story involving violence occurs, the media regularly consults with Violence Free for their commentary and advice.