Tim and Kevin Reifsteck, who helped build the biohazard cleanup industry over 25 years ago, have launched a scholarship program for law enforcement officers through their company Huuso Bio. The Elevate Blue program partners with Northwestern University Center for Public Safety to provide advanced leadership training for first responders across the Midwest.
The Reifsteck brothers developed many of the protocols now included in the ANSI/IICRC S540 Standard for Trauma and Crime Scene Cleanup, which has become the national guideline for remediation professionals. Their hands-on experience responding to crime scenes, unattended deaths, and traumatic accidents throughout Chicago and surrounding areas informed these standards that prioritize both safety and compassion.
"We've been answering calls in the middle of the night for 25 years," said Tim Reifsteck, co-founder of Huuso Bio. "Elevate Blue is our way of giving back to the law enforcement community that has trusted us for so long." The company maintains genuine 24-hour staffing with trained technicians ready to dispatch immediately throughout Chicago neighborhoods and suburbs including Naperville, Aurora, Joliet, and dozens of surrounding communities.
The scholarship program sponsors officers to attend prestigious leadership development courses at Northwestern University, including Executive Management, Supervision of Police Personnel, and School of Police Staff & Command. These programs prepare law enforcement leaders to better serve their communities while strengthening bonds between police departments and the families they protect. More information about Northwestern's programs can be found at https://www.northwestern.edu.
Huuso Bio has developed specialized relationships with police departments across the Chicago metropolitan area, becoming a trusted partner for agencies needing reliable biohazard remediation services. The company's comprehensive services include biohazard and crime scene cleanup, blood cleanup, unattended death cleanup, and fentanyl cleanup, all backed by a 100% satisfaction guarantee.
Beyond technical expertise, Huuso Bio has pioneered a unique approach through its proprietary "I Care" Program that teaches technicians management and communication skills specifically designed for post-trauma situations. All technicians complete extensive classroom, hands-on, and field training that exceeds compliance with local laws and ordinances.
As IICRC certified contractors, Huuso Bio maintains the highest standards of technical proficiency while emphasizing human dignity in their work. The company works directly with insurance carriers to help families navigate claims processes during difficult times. Industry standards information is available through https://iicrc.org.
"First responders see the same trauma we do," Tim Reifsteck noted. "Supporting their professional development and leadership training is one way we can give back to the people who run toward danger when everyone else is running away." The program represents a significant investment in law enforcement leadership development across the Midwest region.
