The Department of Justice praised the efforts of Las Vegas police to address mental health issues among officers, particularly after the Oct. 1, 2017, shooting, in a report released Wednesday to Congress. Those interviewed within the Metropolitan Police Department said its comprehensive Police Employee Assistance Program, or PEAP, prepared officers for the severe emotional effect […]
Ottawa police have launched a six-month pilot program aimed at early intervention for officers before mental health issues become insurmountable, according to a report to the police services board on the status of the force’s wellness strategy. The early intervention program began in February and is just that — a program that identifies officers and […]
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS — Emergency responders like police officers and firefighters put themselves on the frontlines of traumatic situations as part of their daily duties. Years in the field responding to shootings, burn victims and other high-stress incidents can take a heavy toll on their physical and mental health. That is why the Steamboat Springs Police […]
