Tim and Kevin Reifsteck, founders of Huuso Bio who helped establish the biohazard cleanup industry 25 years ago, have launched a scholarship program for law enforcement officers through their company. The Elevate Blue program, developed in partnership with Northwestern University Center for Public Safety, provides advanced leadership training for first responders across the Midwest.
The Reifsteck brothers created many of the protocols now codified in the ANSI/IICRC S540 Standard for Trauma and Crime Scene Cleanup, which has become the definitive national guideline for remediation professionals. Their hands-on experience responding to crime scenes, unattended deaths, suicides, homicides, and traumatic accidents throughout Chicago and surrounding communities led to the development of industry 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. "We've walked into some of the most difficult scenes imaginable, and we've always believed that our responsibility goes beyond cleaning—it's about restoring dignity, providing compassion, and supporting the families and first responders who are dealing with unimaginable trauma."
The scholarship program represents a significant investment in law enforcement leadership development. Through partnerships with Northwestern University's Center for Public Safety, the program sponsors officers to attend prestigious leadership development courses, including Executive Management (EMP), Supervision of Police Personnel (SPP), and School of Police Staff & Command (SPSC). These advanced training programs prepare law enforcement leaders to better serve their communities while strengthening bonds between police departments and the families they protect.
Huuso Bio maintains genuine 24-hour staffing with trained technicians ready to dispatch immediately to crime and trauma scenes throughout Chicago's neighborhoods and surrounding suburbs. The company has developed specialized relationships with police departments across the Chicago metropolitan area, becoming a trusted partner for law enforcement agencies that need reliable, discreet, and immediate biohazard remediation services.
Beyond technical expertise, Huuso Bio has pioneered a unique approach to trauma scene response through its proprietary "I Care" Program—an exclusive training curriculum that teaches technicians management and communication skills specifically designed for post-trauma situations. All technicians complete extensive classroom, hands-on, and field training that goes beyond compliance with local laws and ordinances.
The company's comprehensive services include biohazard and crime scene cleanup, blood cleanup, unattended death cleanup, suicide cleanup, homicide cleanup, industrial accident cleanup, contagious disease decontamination, and fentanyl cleanup. Every service is backed by a 100% satisfaction guarantee and includes proof of disinfection for client records.
"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." As IICRC certified contractors, Huuso Bio maintains the highest standards of technical proficiency while emphasizing the human element in their work.
