About IDD Safe
Our mission is to promote safety, understanding, and inclusion through tailored resources, training, and advocacy. We believe that with the right tools—like our IDD Safe Cards and community education programs—individuals with IDD can navigate everyday situations with greater confidence and support. At our core, we are committed to building a world where every person is seen, heard, and safe
The IDD Safe Mission
Our Mission is to educate, support and protect those with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities (IDD) during police interactions so everyone can go home safe.
Meet the IDD Safe Team
At IDD Safe, our passionate team is dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through education, advocacy, and safety training. With diverse backgrounds in law enforcement, social work, education, and lived experience, our team works together to create inclusive, practical programs that foster confidence and promote safer interactions with law enforcement and the community. We're here to support, guide, and stand alongside individuals and families—because everyone deserves to feel safe, understood, and respected.
Stan Campbell IDD Safe Founder & President
Stan Campbell is the Co-Founder and President of IDD Safe, and a nationally recognized trainer, thought leader, and speaker in the field of law enforcement and community safety. With a mission-driven focus, Stan has dedicated his career to improving outcomes during police encounters—especially for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
A decorated law enforcement veteran and dynamic instructor, Stan has personally trained over 4,000 officers and criminal justice professionals across the country in use of force, de-escalation, and defensive tactics. Known for his integrity, expertise, and unwavering commitment to public service, he has led tactical teams, earned valor awards, and built a reputation as a leader who not only understands the challenges of policing but is deeply committed to reforming it for the better.
Stan co-created IDD Safe to address a critical need: helping individuals with IDD navigate interactions with law enforcement in a way that prioritizes safety, clarity, and dignity. Through this work, he has developed innovative, solution-focused tools—including the IDD Safe App and the Police Encounter App—and impactful training programs that empower both civilians and officers to de-escalate and connect.
In 2017, Stan launched D.O.P.E. (Deescalating Officer Patrol Encounters), further demonstrating his dedication to bridging the gap between law enforcement and the communities they serve. For Stan, this work is more than professional—it’s personal. He is driven by a clear, powerful purpose: to reduce deadly force incidents, dismantle dangerous misconceptions, and help ensure that everyone—officer or citizen—makes it home safely.
Learn more about Stan and his work via his LinkedIn profile.
Rob High IDD Safe Co-Founder
Rob is a retired law enforcement officer with over 25 years of service at the Oklahoma City Police Department, where he began his career in 1995 and retired in 2020 as a Detective in the Robbery Unit. Over the course of his distinguished career, Rob became a respected subject matter expert in Control and Defensive Tactics, Arrest and Control, and Police Use of Force. He served as a department Firearms Instructor and Training Coordinator at the OKCPD Academy, and was recognized as an Expert Witness in U.S. Federal Court.
Rob’s extensive experience in law enforcement training laid the foundation for his passion project: IDD Safe. As co-founder and one of the lead instructors, Rob plays a critical role in designing and delivering training that bridges the gap between first responders and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. His commitment to creating safer, more understanding encounters led to the development of IDD Safe’s core programs and two mobile apps: the Police Encounter App and the IDD Safe App.
Driven by a deep belief that safety and dignity are rights for everyone, Rob brings a rare blend of real-world law enforcement insight and heartfelt advocacy to every aspect of IDD Safe’s mission.