PEER SUPPORT TEAM (PST)

What is a critical incident as defined in the SOP 46.15?

Any situation that could result in minor injuries
Any situation with potential to interfere with an employee’s ability to function (correct)
Any situation that causes minor emotional distress
Any situation requiring the involvement of law enforcement

What is the purpose of a debriefing as per the SOP 46.15?

To assess the physical injuries sustained during a critical incident
To inform and educate participants in stress management techniques (correct)
To provide feedback on employee performance during a critical incident
To identify law enforcement officers at the scene of an incident

Who are considered as first responders according to the SOP 46.15?

Both law enforcement officers and public safety telecommunicators (correct)
Only law enforcement officers as defined in FSS 112.1815
Any individual at the scene of an incident
Only public safety telecommunicators as defined in FSS 401.465

What is defusing according to the SOP 46.15?

A brief, confidential discussion between involved employees and PST members to restore cognitive functioning (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) Protocol used for according to the SOP 46.15?

To assist employees involved in a traumatic event to return to or maintain an effective level of functioning (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of a breach of confidentiality for a PST member?

Dismissal from the PST (D) Signup and view all the answers

What type of information cannot remain confidential according to the Peer Support Team (PST) SOP?

Criminal activities committed by the involved employee (B) Signup and view all the answers

When can exceptions to the confidentiality rule be disclosed to the involved employees?

Before engaging in peer support communication or a CISM Protocol (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of a PST member who has knowledge of one of the exceptions to confidentiality?

Notify the PST coordinator (A) Signup and view all the answers

Who should be notified if a PST coordinator becomes aware of one of the exceptions to confidentiality?

The chief of police or his/her designee (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is not a valid exception to the confidentiality rule according to the Peer Support Team (PST) SOP?

Employee's personal financial issues (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a Peer Support Team (PST) coordinator?

Conducting team meetings and ensuring all PST members receive appropriate training (A) Signup and view all the answers

Who is considered a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) as per the text?

An individual with an in-depth understanding of trauma-related disorders and the law enforcement culture (B) Signup and view all the answers

How often should Peer Support Team (PST) members attend team meetings according to the text?

Twice per year (A) Signup and view all the answers

What types of incidents should the watch commander notify the PST coordinator about?

Any police-related shooting or death (B) Signup and view all the answers

In what time frame should a defusing occur after a critical incident?

Within 12 hours (A) Signup and view all the answers

Who is permitted to attend a debriefing following a critical incident?

All employees involved in the critical incident (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does Peer to Peer Support communication confidentiality apply to?

Law enforcement officers and public safety call takers and dispatchers (D) Signup and view all the answers

What should PST members do if they have information regarding a breach of confidentiality?

Inform the PST coordinator who will initiate an investigation into the matter (A) Signup and view all the answers

Who appoints PST members according to the text?

The chief of police or his/her designee with approval by the PST coordinator (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the Peer Support Team (PST) SOP No. 46.15 primarily focus on?

Critical incident stress management and peer support protocols (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main responsibility of the QMHP within the Peer Support Team (PST)?

Referring employees to professional assistance such as EAP or police chaplain (A) Signup and view all the answers

What happens if PST members directly involved in an incident wish to participate in peer support activities?

They must be authorized by the PST coordinator before participating (B) Signup and view all the answers