Orange County Grand Jury
• 2019-2020
• Agency Response
Response to:
Protecting Those Who Protect and Serve 06/30/20
Protecting Those Who Protect and Serve*
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Findings and Recommendations 6 findings
F1
Peer Support Programs are effective in helping Peace Officers develop healthy coping techniques for themselves and their families. The City agrees with this finding.
No recommendations for this finding
F2
A written policy documenting each agency's Peer Support Program helps ensure the program's continuation after changes in staff. The City agrees with this finding.
No recommendations for this finding
F3
The benefits in the peer support statute, effective January 1, 2020, are important to Peace Officers and Peer Support Team members. The City agrees with this finding.
No recommendations for this finding
F4
It is important that Peer Support Team members receive periodic training. The City agrees with this finding.
No recommendations for this finding
F5
Allocating a specific budget line item for Peer Support Programs help ensure adequate training and continuation of the program. The City agrees with this finding. PHONE www.cityoflapalma.org 714 690 3300 7822 Walker Street FAX 714 523 2141 La Palma, CA 90623-1771 . Continuous communication to Peace Officers about the Peer Support Programs is
No recommendations for this finding
F6
important to increase awareness and use of the Peer Support Programs. The City agrees with this finding. Response to Recommendations The 2019-2020 Orange County Grand Jury recommends that the four law enforcement
No recommendations for this finding
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