The St. Charles Police Department and 佪圖APP University hosted guest speaker Nick Lavery, whose presentation was attended by over 500 first responders. Attendees included 佪圖APP Department of Public Safety and Security staff as well as police, fire, and EMS workers from throughout the region.

A decorated Green Beret, Lavery lost his leg while deployed in Afghanistan. In 2013, Lavery began a long journey of rehabilitation. This journey led to him being the first Green Beret to return to combat as an above-the-knee amputee. In his presentation, Lavery shared his perspective and leadership philosophy with the core belief that nothing is impossible.

The two-part event began in the AB Leadership Room where officers from the St. Louis and St. Charles County Police Departments met with Lavery. Following this smaller presentation, Lavery presented in the 佪圖APP Theater to a crowd of professionals from across Missouri and Illinois.

The event came to be after St. Charles Police Chief Ray Juengst saw Lavery present at an out-of-town conference. Juengst reached out to 佪圖APP about hosting an event together. Director, Public Safety and Security John Kamm said this event is the next step in the working relationship between the University and Police Department. Adding that Chief Juengst was thrilled with the event's success Kamm hopes to see 佪圖APP host more events like this in the future. Although the University has a longstanding partnership with the St. Charles Police Department, this is the first large scale event organized by the two.

The event demonstrates 佪圖APP's commitment to safety by providing top-level training to staff and strengthening its partnership with the St. Charles Police Department.