Dr. Benjamin T. Iobst, Ph.D.
Dr. Benjamin T. Iobst is an organizational psychology consultant, U.S. Army combat veteran, and retired full-time law enforcement officer. He provides evidence-based consulting, training, and program development for public safety, healthcare, government, and behavioral health organizations, specializing in crisis response, de-escalation, organizational performance, and professional wellness.
Dr. Iobst holds a Ph.D. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology and brings extensive experience from roles in law enforcement, crisis negotiation, investigations, crisis intervention, and specialty command assignments. He co-founded a regional peer wellness initiative serving more than 30 first responder agencies and continues to support police and emergency services through advanced training and professional development.
A combat-decorated U.S. Army veteran, Dr. Iobst previously served as an Infantryman, Sniper Team Leader, and Non-Commissioned Officer, earning the Purple Heart, Army Commendation Medal for Valor, and the Presidential Unit Citation.
He is an Adjunct Professor at several colleges, the author of Restoring the Warrior, and the creator of the TACTOLVE™ Professional Safety & De-Escalation Training System. His work centers on helping organizations operate more safely, communicate more effectively, and build resilient, high-performing teams.