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D. Critical Incident Stress Management <br />The work of law enforcement professionals exposes them to significant incidents that can have a lasting <br />effect on their mental health and well-being. The Santa Ana Police Department recognizes the <br />importance of routine and post -incident debriefings to assist employees in processing events in a healthy <br />and productive manner while minimizing the risk of post incident stress that can lead to physical and <br />psychological disorders. Therefore, at the request of the Chief of Police or his/her designee, the <br />consultant shall: <br />1. Conduct routine group debriefings with units that are regularly exposed to high levels of stress <br />(i.e. child abuse investigators, crime scene investigators, and dispatchers) to ensure the <br />group's ongoing well-being. <br />2. Hold a post -critical incident meeting ahead of a formal debriefing to discuss normal reactions <br />to stress and healthy methods to process stress. When necessary, such meetings shall be <br />conducted prior to the affected employee's end of watch. <br />3. Facilitate post -incident group debriefings with affected employees following a critical incident. <br />Such debriefings should ideally be held within 24-72 hours of the incident but, given the need <br />to coordinate varying work schedules, shall be conducted as close in time to the incident as <br />practical. <br />E.Consultation Services <br />On -call status is required to respond to criminal incidents such as SWAT call -outs or major investigations <br />as requested. <br />Consultant shall: <br />Consult with the Department's management regarding psychological profiles and <br />recommended approach to addressing specific suspects. <br />2. Assist in interpreting intelligence data in reference to criminal incidents and/or suspect. <br />F. Psychological Training Services <br />Provide City's Police Department employees with relevant psychological training to assist in the <br />providing organizational wellness services. Consultant shall: <br />Provide training to members of Police Department including, but not limited to, peer support <br />services, crisis intervention stress management, and suicide intervention/prevention training. <br />Provide Testimony In Court And Court Preparation <br />City of Santa Ana — RFP 19-040 for Psychological Services <br />Page 3 <br />