An Act relative to the well-being of law enforcement officers after involvement in a critical incident

This bill requires Massachusetts law enforcement agencies to create and maintain formal support programs for officers involved in critical incidents - such as line-of-duty deaths, life-threatening injuries, or traumatic events affecting officers or their families. The programs must include pre-incident training, immediate safety protocols, confidential mental health services (including telehealth), peer support, and return-to-duty guidelines. Agencies must review and update these programs at least every two years. The policy directly affects law enforcement officers, their families, and significant others by mandating accessible, structured support following traumatic incidents.