ATTORNEY GENERAL RUSSELL COLE MANHAS ANNOUNCED A NEW PROGRAM……STANDBY THE BADGE…..TO SUPPORT OFFICER MENTAL HEALTH…..
THE OFFICE HAS LAUNCHED A SECURE WEB SITE FOR OFFICERS, DEPUTIES AND TROOPERS TO ACCESS PEEERS AND RESOURCES TO SUPPORT THEM MENTALLY, SPIRITUALLY AND FINANCIALLY….
A TOOL KIT OF BEST PRACTICES HAS ALSO BEEN DEVELOPED……SO AGENCIES ACROSS THE COMMONWEALTH CAN CREATE THEIR OWN PEER-SUPPORT TEAMS….
SELECTED AGENCIES WILL RECEIVE FIV E-THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR EXPENSES INCLUDIN GOVERTIME FOR PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST, TRAINING AND EDUCATION FOR PEER
SUPPORT WELLNESS AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE TEAMS…..