Biohazard Pioneers Launch Police Scholarship Program After 25 Years of Service

Tim and Kevin Reifsteck, pioneering brothers who helped establish the biohazard cleanup industry 25 years ago, are making a significant impact through their company Huuso Bio. As founders who developed protocols now codified in the ANSI/IICRC S540 Standard for Trauma and Crime Scene Cleanup, they've built a reputation for safety, compassion, and technical excellence across Chicago and its suburbs. Their hands-on experience responding to thousands of difficult scenes—including crime scenes, unattended deaths, suicides, homicides, and traumatic accidents—has shaped industry standards that prioritize both thorough decontamination and human dignity. Today, Huuso Bio maintains genuine 24/7 emergency response capabilities with trained technicians ready to dispatch immediately throughout Chicagoland, working closely with law enforcement agencies as trusted partners in sensitive situations.

The company's latest initiative, Elevate Blue, represents a groundbreaking investment in the law enforcement community that has relied on their services for decades. This scholarship program, developed in partnership with Northwestern University Center for Public Safety, provides advanced leadership training for officers through prestigious courses including Executive Management, Supervision of Police Personnel, and School of Police Staff & Command. "We've been answering calls in the middle of the night for 25 years," says Tim Reifsteck, explaining that Elevate Blue is their way of giving back to first responders who face the same trauma they encounter. The program strengthens bonds between police departments and communities while preparing law enforcement leaders to better serve the public during challenging times.

Beyond technical expertise, Huuso Bio has pioneered a unique approach through its proprietary "I Care" Program, which trains technicians in management and communication skills specifically designed for post-trauma situations. Their 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—all backed by a 100% satisfaction guarantee and proof of disinfection. As IICRC certified contractors with an A+ Better Business Bureau rating, Huuso Bio works directly with insurance carriers to ease the burden on families during their most vulnerable moments. The Reifsteck brothers' founding principles of treating every person with care and dignity remain central to operations, ensuring that behind every technical cleanup is compassionate support for families experiencing the worst days of their lives.