Aaron T. Olson (ATO) is the co-author of two textbooks which are Multicultural Law Enforcement: Strategies for Peacekeeping in a Diverse Society, 7th edition, Pearson and Multicultural and Diversity Strategies for the Fire Service, Pearson. He is an adjunct professor teaching online courses for Eastern Oregon University and Portland Community College in which he designed the curriculum for Multiculturalism in Emergency Services and Cultural Diversity in Criminal Justice Professions. He is the managing partner of A.T. Olson Consulting, L.L.C., in which he specializes in expert opinions on police practices, human resources practices, customized training and private investigations. Mr. Olson is a retired Oregon State Police Sergeant, retired U.S. Army Reserves Commissioned Officer, and U.S. Army Veteran. In 2001 he developed the CARE Approach. In 2002 Mr. Olson received the honor of being awarded Regional Trainer of the Year by the Oregon Department of Public Safety and Training. From 2002 to 2015, he facilitated workshops to new immigrants and refugees on Police and Emergency Services at IRCO (Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization), Portland, Oregon. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Administration from Portland State University and a Master of Education from Oregon State University. Mr. Olson is of the Baby Boomer Generation.
