Requires counties to establish crisis intervention services programs for law enforcement officers, firefighters, and sheriff's officers.
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Overview
This bill requires New Jersey counties to establish crisis intervention services programs for law enforcement officers, firefighters, and sheriff’s officers. These programs will provide post-traumatic debriefing and counseling to officers who have experienced stressful or traumatic incidents. The bill expands eligibility to include firefighters and volunteer firefighters, and clarifies provisions regarding pay and benefits for officers receiving counseling. It also creates an advisory council to oversee the programs and collect data on their effectiveness.
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Joseph Lagana
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