The Importance of Post-Critical Incident Debriefs for First Responders
First responders—police officers, firefighters, paramedics—face trauma as a routine part of their jobs. They witness tragedies, violence, and loss that most people cannot imagine. While a single traumatic event can be deeply impactful, what’s often overlooked is the cumulative effect of repeated exposures to critical incidents. Research shows that police officers experience PTSD rates up […]