April 19, 2016
Twenty one years ago, on April 19th, a truck-bomb explosion outside the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, leaving 168 people dead and hundreds more injured. The blast was set off by anti-government activist Timothy McVeigh, who was executed in 2001 for his crimes. His co-conspirator Terry Nichols received life in prison. […]
April 11, 2016
The snow has melted and spring is finally here, bringing with it the end of our first big giveaway of 2016. Our Spring PPE Giveaway ran through the entire month of April, and included law enforcement officials, coroners, and medical examiners from all across the US. Over 1400 entries were received in total, and 105 […]
April 5, 2016
Aftermath representative Jeremy Friedrich endured the winter-like spring weather this weekend in order to answer the call of police, military personnel, and EMTs who gathered at the Harley Davidson in Countryside, IL for a special motorcycle riding class. This was the first time Aftermath attended the yearly event, which offered first responders a chance to […]
March 29, 2016
Aftermath’s 2016 PPE Giveaway wraps up this week, so we’re taking a quick look back on the contest, it’s benefits, and our overall effort to raise awareness about the dangers of bloodborne pathogens. Almost 1200 entries have been received thus far, coming from sheriffs departments, police officers, and other law enforcement agencies all across the […]
March 16, 2016
Certified Nurses Day is this Saturday – a day set aside to honor and recognize the important achievement of nursing specialty and sub-specialty certifications. According to the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), March 19 was chosen as Certified Nurses Day to honor Margretta “Gretta” Madden Styles, a woman who championed the importance of nursing certification; […]
June 17, 2015
This weekend, a large contingent from Aftermath descended on the Westin Hotel in Wheeling, IL, as part of the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police Summer Conference and Training Event. According to the website, the IACP is “a nationally recognized organization, representing law enforcement executives from across the State of Illinois, was founded in 1941 […]
May 28, 2015
Police officers play a central role in the legal system. They patrol our neighborhoods, respond to emergency calls, issue tickets, investigate crimes, and make arrests as needed. Their primary responsibility is to aid and protect the communities they serve. However, in many cities, law enforcement is hindered by the perception that some members do not […]
March 12, 2015
Convention season is upon us at last! And as the weather warms up so does the Aftermath Marketing team. Last week, Aftermath representatives Stephen Brown and Tony Cusinato attended the California Homicide Investigators Conference, hosted by the California Homicide Investigators Association (CHIA). This annual training conference brings together homicide detectives, coroners, crime scene technicians, investigators, […]
February 25, 2014
Aftermath “Gear Up Sweepstakes”: Law Enforcement Enter to Win up to $500 of Tactical Gear As a crime scene clean up provider, Aftermath Services understands the dangers law enforcement face as first responders on the scene of traumatic events such as suicides, homicides and deaths in the home or workplace. Aftermath strives to help protect […]
October 22, 2013
Every day, hundreds of officers and investigators are exposed to potentially life threatening biohazards in the blood spills and bodily fluids they encounter.