Dr. Brandon del Pozo is an assistant professor of medicine and health services, policy, and practice at Brown University, where he conducts NIH-funded research at the intersection of public health, public safety, and justice, focusing on substance use, the overdose crisis, and violence. Prior to his research career, Dr. del Pozo served as a police officer for 23 years, including 19 years with the NYPD and 4 years as Chief of Police in Burlington, VT.