Critical Incidents

Guidance for managing the emotions associated with the anniversaries of traumatic incidents

While there are differing peer support and CISD models, there are recognized best practices you should consider

Eliminating the distressing sights and sounds of the job is impossible, but we can better prepare first responders for dealing with emotional scenes

House Bill 562 allows 48 hours of time off post-critical incident, but issues of messaging and pay are vital to ensuring peace officer support

Researchers have identified the Mass Attacks Defense Chain, a series of defenses to reduce the probability of mass attacks

In the hours and days following the shooting, authorities gave shifting information of what happened and how they responded

Such a review is somewhat rare and most after-action reports after a mass shooting are generally compiled by local law enforcement or outside groups

Witnessing despicable evil shatters an officer’s assumptions about how the world is supposed to work

"When you are dealing with things like a mass casualty with children, it is going to penetrate your armor."

It is important that you process the loss and what you experienced with your support network

The deputies were attempting to handcuff the man when he grabbed the weapon hidden in his waistband

Working with schools to develop a plan for initial protective actions during emergencies, like active shooter events

Law enforcement officers involved in a recent shooting require support from the top to process potential trauma

Like any special ops team, a law enforcement peer support team has a mission to fulfill

A phone call with my wife acted as a bridge between two events, leaving me in floods of tears after an arrest