
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.
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.
Product Details
- How Chiefs Can Safeguard Officer Mental Hwealth Before and After Mass Casualty Events
- Mental Health
- Officer Mental Health Before and After Mass Casualty Events
- Mass Casualty Events
- Mental Illness