§ 71-7104. Critical Incident Stress Management Program; created; duties.

There is hereby created the Critical Incident Stress Management Program. The focus of the program shall be to minimize the harmful effects of critical incident stress for emergency service personnel, with a high priority on confidentiality and respect for the individuals involved. The program shall: (1) Provide a stress management session to emergency service personnel who appropriately request such assistance in an effort to address critical incident stress; (2) Assist in providing the emotional and educational support necessary to ensure optimal functioning of emergency service personnel; (3) Conduct preincident educational programs to acquaint emergency service personnel with stress management techniques; (4) Promote interagency cooperation; and (5) Provide an organized statewide response to the emotional needs of emergency service personnel impacted by critical incidents. History: Laws 1991, LB 703, § 4; Laws 1997, LB 184, § 4; Laws 2020, LB963, § 3; Laws 2023, LB191, § 18; Laws 2026, LB1072, § 165.