In times of stress, peer support teams help Calif. officers cope

In times of stress, peer support teams help Calif. officers cope

By George Kelly East Bay Times RICHMOND, Calif. — When the call came in about a tragic accident one afternoon in January, Michelle Milam knew exactly what to do. Milam is on Richmond Police Department's peer support team, which serves as first responder to officers who experience difficulty coping with traumatic events. On that day in January, a 2-year-old girl was fatally hit when a family …
Source: Police Updates
In times of stress, peer support teams help Calif. officers cope