Amendment ID: S2800-139-R1

Redraft Amendment 139

Critical incident stress management and peer support programs

Messrs. Montigny, Feeney, Brady, Tarr, Collins and Moore move to amend the bill by inserting at the end thereof the following new section:-

“SECTION XX. Notwithstanding any special or general law to the contrary, the executive office of public safety and security 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 address critical incident stress and the effect on public safety. Said programs shall either be created internally within a department or departments may collaborate within a regional system.  Said programs must include, but are not 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 shall ensure that each officer is notified of said program during each 3 year certification cycle provided in this act."