Preparing for the Unimaginable: How Chiefs Can Safeguard Officer Mental Health Before and After Mass Casualty Events

This handbook is intended to be read by police chiefs and sheriffs throughout the country. Though this publication focuses on mass casualty incidents, traumatic events arise in everyday police work as well, and their effect cannot be overstated.

This unique publication offers expert advice and practical tips for helping officers to heal emotionally, managing public reaction, dealing with the media, building relationships with other first responder agencies, and much more. What makes this handbook especially helpful are the case studies and stories from the field contributed by chiefs, officers, and mental health professionals who have lived through a traumatic incident.

ITEM AVAILABLE DATE 07/05/16.

Table of Contents:

Letter from the Director

Foreword:

Leadership When the Unimaginable Occurs

Foreword:

Mental Wellness Needs New Focus

Preface

Acknowledgments

How to Read This Guide

PART ONE.

Why Mental Wellness Matters to You and Your Agency

PART TWO.

Preparing for a Mass Casualty Event

PART THREE.

Managing a Mass Casualty Event and Its Aftermath

HANDOUTS AND OTHER RESOURCES

Target audience are police chiefs and sheriffs.  In addition, other emergency responders could benefit from this knowledge.