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GA HB913
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/12/2018
Primary Sponsor
Jodi Lott
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AI Summary
- Establishes the Law Enforcement Assistance Program within the Georgia Department of Public Safety to provide peer counselors and critical incident support services to any requesting law enforcement agency in the state
- Targets agencies that have experienced death or other tragedy involving a law enforcement officer or employee, as well as officers experiencing PTSD or other trauma and stress-related disorders
- Requires the Department of Public Safety to develop a course of training for critical incident stress debriefing and peer support
- Defines "critical incident support services" as interventions providing compassionate or coping support related to involvement in, witnessing, or being affected by traumatic events
- Contains a contingent effective date, becoming effective only if the General Assembly specifically appropriates funds for the program in an appropriations Act
Legislative Description
Public Safety, Department of; Law Enforcement Assistance Program; establish
Last Action
House Second Readers
2/14/2018
Full Bill Text
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