Massachusetts H2653 establishes policies for supporting law enforcement officers after critical incidents.

Massachusetts H2653 mandates that each law enforcement agency develop and maintain a policy or program to support officers involved in critical incidents. These incidents include line of duty deaths, officer suicides, multiple casualty events, and other significant stressful events. The policy must include pre-incident preparation, ongoing mental health services, peer support, and guidelines for return to duty. The bill also requires agencies to review and update their policies at least every two years.

Massachusetts H2653 establishes policies for supporting law enforcement officers after critical incidents.

Massachusetts H2653 mandates that each law enforcement agency develop and maintain a policy or program to support officers involved in critical incidents. These incidents include line of duty deaths, officer suicides, multiple casualty events, and other significant stressful events. The policy must include pre-incident preparation, ongoing mental health services, peer support, and guidelines for return to duty. The bill also requires agencies to review and update their policies at least every two years.