Critical Incidents

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

Described as an experiential workshop for officers who have ‘been there,’ the Post Critical Incident Seminar is a three-day event for officers who are ‘feeling stuck’

It is likely that more than one officer will be involved in most critical incidents, which can cripple staffing in a small department

Sometimes referred to as the Priorities of Life, this concept is used to inform the decisions made during incident response

Perry Bartles, a 23-year police veteran will help prepare officers for critical incidents by looking at what to expect both during and after the shooting encounter. A critical incident is stressful enough, but most officers report that what comes next is the worst part. This video is designed to offer protection by preparing officers for what they should expect of the incident and beyond. Sometimes understanding the process and preparing for the unknown can prevent emotional and psychological injuries.

After interviewing surviving officers, I’ve learned that sometimes they are deemed or perceived as burdens, not heroes