California AB1115 allows local governments to designate mental health liaisons to support peace officers' mental health.

California AB1115 enables local governments to appoint existing employees with counseling or mental health expertise as law enforcement mental health liaisons. These liaisons will provide mental health support to peace officers, addressing issues like burnout and stress. The bill emphasizes the importance of mental health for law enforcement officers, highlighting that untreated conditions can impair their job performance and public safety. The initiative aims to overcome barriers officers face in accessing mental health care, such as stigma and confidentiality concerns.

California AB1115 allows local governments to designate mental health liaisons to support peace officers' mental health.

California AB1115 enables local governments to appoint existing employees with counseling or mental health expertise as law enforcement mental health liaisons. These liaisons will provide mental health support to peace officers, addressing issues like burnout and stress. The bill emphasizes the importance of mental health for law enforcement officers, highlighting that untreated conditions can impair their job performance and public safety. The initiative aims to overcome barriers officers face in accessing mental health care, such as stigma and confidentiality concerns.