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REAL ENCOUNTERS: WHERE LAW ENFORCEMENT MEETS THE UNKNOWN
Marianne Robb and Dave Rich, retired Arizona police officers with a combined 59 years of law
enforcement experience take center stage to shed light on a fascinating and lesser-known
aspect of their profession: investigating Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP), the
paranormal and cryptids. With impressive collective experience, they offer unique insights into
the challenges that have historically hindered UAP & paranormal investigations within law
enforcement circles.

Drawing from their own first-hand encounters and conversations with fellow officers, the duo
courageously explores the enigmatic world of unexplained sightings (UAP’s, the paranormal,
cryptids) whether seen in the sky or on land. They also reveal a stunning truth – amidst the
responsibilities of protecting the public, some of these dedicated law enforcement officers and
first responders have witnessed perplexing phenomena and chose to remain silent about their
experiences, Why?

Their captivating presentation seeks to answer that question while also treating the audience to
some of the most intriguing UFO/UAP, Paranormal and Cryptid cases these brave professionals
and their colleagues have encountered.
Get ready to explore the uncharted territories: “WHERE LAW ENFORCEMENT MEETS THE
UNKNOWN”, uncovering secrets that will leave you astonished.

BIOS:

Marianne Robb is a retired police officer with 34 years of experience in Arizona law
enforcement. Her career included roles as a patrol officer, a detective specializing in arson,
property crimes, and narcotics, and as a crime prevention consultant.

In 2015 Marianne joined the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON Arizona chapter). She spent seven
(7) years as a field investigator. She is currently an instructor with MUFON alongside Dave Rich
teaching investigators how to apply law enforcement methods, such as evidence collection and
advanced interview techniques, to UFO cases. She has taught at MUFON symposiums, and the
annual MUFON boot camp held in Arizona. She is a vocal advocate for collaboration among researchers, government agencies, and investigators to uncover the truth about unidentified anomalous phenomena.
Together with fellow retired officer Dave Rich, she co-founded UAP-PD, an organization focused
on bridging the gap between law enforcement and UFO/UAP, Paranormal and cryptid
investigations. UAP-PD aims to destigmatize UFO/UAP, paranormal and cryptid sightings and
provide resources and a “safe zone” for law enforcement officers and first responders to handle
and share their encounters without the fear of being ridiculed or the possibility of losing their career.

Dave Rich is a retired police officer with 25 years of service in Arizona law enforcement.
During his career, he worked in various roles, including patrol, gang investigation, homicide, sex
crimes and narcotics. In addition to his law enforcement background, he has been active in UFO
investigations as a field investigator for the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON Arizona chapter).
Dave is also an instructor for MUFON, teaching advanced interview techniques and evidence
collection at their boot camps and symposiums.

Dave co-founder of UAP-PD with Marianne Robb, a fellow retired officer, to focus on UAP/UFO,
paranormal and cryptids investigations. UAP-PD works to provide resources and training for law
enforcement and first responders in handling UFO, paranormal and cryptid related cases, aiming
to remove the stigma and bring professionalism to such investigations.

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