Bill > S1570

This bill aims to support the well-being of law enforcement officers who have been involved in a "critical incident," which is defined as a traumatic event that may cause powerful emotional reactions, such as a line-of-duty death or life-threatening injury, suicide, or other significant stressful incidents. The bill requires each law enforcement agency to develop and maintain a policy or program to support officers involved in such incidents, including pre-incident preparation, protocols for physical and psychological safety, the provision of post-incident services, guidelines for temporary leave or duty reassignment, and procedures for an officer's return to duty. The policy or program may also include confidential post-incident interventions, ongoing mental health services, and peer support, as feasible given the agency's resources. The agencies are required to review and revise the policy or program at least biennially.