Counting Our Days in 2026: Why a Veteran Dean Says Leaders Are Facing a Purpose Crisis

Dr. Green and Mrs. Ashley Dillard (Peregrine Global Services) discuss the value of belonging in academia.

The Dean's Devotional

KNOXVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, January 5, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As the nation enters a new year marked by artificial intelligence disruption, executive burnout, delayed retirements, and declining trust in institutions, one question is quietly rising beneath the noise: What is all this work actually for?

According to Dr. Daryl D. Green, award-

ProFirst Training and Consulting Marks Record Year in Police Background Investigations in 2025

ProFirst Training and Consulting logo, representing the firm’s work in public safety training, background investigations, and hiring consulting.

PrProFirst Training and Consulting banner highlighting law enforcement background investigations, training, and consulting services across multiple public safety disciplines.

John Pallas-CEO ProFirst Training and Consulting

Record year highlighted by high-volume police background investigations, new public safety clients, and remote CVSA innovations

Strong hiring practices strengthen public trust, reduce risk, and save agencies time and resources. Our growth reflects departments choosing consistency, transparency, and defensible hiring standards.”

— John Pallas-CEO ProFirst Training

NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, January 6, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- ProFirst Training and Consulting, LLC, a national provider of police and public safety background investigation services, announced