Amendment #22 to H4860

Peer Support Programs

Representatives LaNatra of Kingston and Cutler of Pembroke move to amend the bill, as amended, in section 7, by inserting a new subsection (e) the following "Not withstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the executive office of public safety and security or committee on Massachusetts police standards and training commission shall promulgate regulations requiring police departments to participate in critical incident stress management and peer support programs to address police officer mental wellness and suicide prevention as well as critical incident stress and the effect on public safety. The programs shall be created internally within a department or departments may collaborate within a regional system. The programs shall include, but shall not be limited to, mental wellness and stress management pre-incident and post-incident education, peer support, availability and referral to professional resources and assistance. The secretary or executive director shall ensure that each officer is notified of the program during each 3-year certification cycle under this act."

Additional co-sponsor(s) added to Amendment #22 to H4860

Peer Support Programs