Law Enforcement Psychological Services (LEPS) is proud to announce expanded services in partnership with its co-owned company, Public Safety Psychological Services (PSPS). PSPS is a leader in providing telehealth public safety psychological services. PSPS has a national footprint, providing services such as wellness, critical incident debriefs, and fitness for duty evaluations from Alaska to the Washington, D.C., metro area.
Critical Incident Debriefs
The critical incident debrief process is a structured intervention designed to help public safety employees cope with the psychological and emotional impact of traumatic events. It's crucial to utilize evidence-based practices and trained professionals to ensure the debriefing is effective and doesn't cause harm. Our debriefing process is a valuable tool for supporting public safety employees and promoting their well-being.
- The debriefing typically occurs within 24-72 hours after the incident and involves a group of participants including the officers involved, their supervisors, peers, and mental health professionals.
- The process maintains strict confidentiality and follows a structured format with stages like fact-finding, thought-sharing, and reaction expression.
- The goals are to normalize emotional reactions, reduce stress, foster peer support, and identify those needing additional help.
- Follow-up support services may be offered based on individual needs.
- Variations of the process depending on department preferences include the use of peer support groups, voluntary v. mandatory participation, and other customized models.