BaselinesThe Headquarters Blog
Essays, research reactions, and safety commentary.
Written by the Headquarters team for parents, coaches, and clinicians who want the full picture — not the marketing version.
The Headquarters Blog
Written by the Headquarters team for parents, coaches, and clinicians who want the full picture — not the marketing version.
Command needs fast, usable information after a suspected head injury. This briefing framework keeps updates factual, confidential, and actionable.
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A command and patrol-operations guide for staffing, safety, and communication when an officer is removed from duty after a suspected concussion.
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Baselines from year three may not represent year twenty. Policy should define triggers and cadence for updated healthy references.
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Baseline programs collapse when access is vague. This guide defines role-based data access that protects privacy while supporting operations.
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Clarify medical vs command authority after officer head injury.
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A practical decision tree for law enforcement concussion management, from immediate red flags to temporary desk duty and staged operational return.
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Officers are more willing to test and report when they trust privacy boundaries. This steward guide turns that principle into policy language and workflows.
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Officers often ask one question before reporting a head hit: Will this end my career? Policies and culture decide that answer.
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Baseline testing serves dual purposes — clinical tool and risk management instrument. Here's how courts view proactive concussion programs.
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All 50 states require concussion protocols for 14-year-old athletes. Zero states — and zero federal agencies — require the same for civilian workers.
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Every state requires written clearance from a licensed healthcare provider. No state allows coaches, parents, or the athlete themselves — yet it happens routinely.
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Every state has a youth concussion law. But only ~4 states include any baseline testing requirement, and most exclude club and travel sports entirely.
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