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Explore programs, training, and toolkits alongside your own local resource guide. Search the collection or choose a topic to find resources for the officers, families, and communities you serve.

122 resources across 12 topics

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First Responder Mental Health & Resilience

Free trainings and tools on stress, trauma, and psychological first aid — curated by SAMHSA's Disaster Technical Assistance Center for responders.

Trainings & Online Courses
Independent Study (IS) Program ↗FEMA Emergency Management Institute courses for first responders, emergency managers, and the public.
IS-317: Introduction to Community Emergency Response Teams ↗6-hour prep for classroom CERT Basic Training.
QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Suicide Prevention Training ↗Recognize warning signs and refer people at risk for suicide.
Responding to a Crisis: Managing Emotions and Stress ↗1-hour Psychological First Aid scenarios.
The Learning Center (NCTSN) ↗300+ free online courses on child and adolescent trauma.
Emergency Preparedness Training ↗Including people with disabilities in disaster planning.
The Road to Recovery Toolkit (Spanish) ↗Supporting children with IDD who have experienced trauma.
Facing Fear: Crisis Communication & Disaster Behavioral Health ↗2-hour course on reactions and crisis communication.
Disability Training for Emergency Planners ↗Safety of people with disabilities during emergencies.
Psychological First Aid Online ↗Interactive course; learn PFA as a post-disaster provider.
Understanding & Addressing Vicarious Trauma (Reading Course) ↗Signs, symptoms, and responses to vicarious trauma.
Shield of Resilience ↗Free course for law enforcement officers on managing line-of-duty stress.
During and After a Disaster ↗Workforce resilience: responding and supporting employees.
Group Crisis Counseling & Public Education (Video) ↗13-minute training on leading group crisis counseling.
Individual and Family Encounter (Video) ↗13-minute training on individual/family crisis counseling.
Individual and Organizational Preparedness ↗45-minute course on coping skills and preparedness.
Stress First Aid for Fire and EMS Personnel ↗On-demand course on managing team stress.
Surviving Field Stress for First Responders ↗2-hour course on field stress management.
Interim NIOSH Training: Reducing Risks of Long Work Hours ↗30-minute training for responders working long shifts.
Mental Health: Self-Care ↗Maintaining psychological health during emergency response.
Stressful Effects of Disasters on Workers ↗45-minute course on workplace and disaster stressors.
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Law Enforcement Mental Health & Wellness Act (LEMHWA)

Reports, case studies, funding, and next steps from the COPS Office under the 2017 Act supporting officer mental health.

Reports & Case Studies
LEMHWA: Report to Congress ↗DOJ recommendations on crisis lines, mental health checks, and peer mentoring.
LE Mental Health & Wellness Programs: Eleven Case Studies ↗Replicable programs from 10 departments plus a crisis line.
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Officer Safety & Wellness

Toolkits and research on officer resilience, suicide prevention, safety equipment, and stress.

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Responding to Victims

Guides, toolkits, and standards for serving crime victims and survivors with care.

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Combating Opioids & Drugs

Programs, naloxone tools, and research for the drug and opioid crisis.

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Human Trafficking

Identification tools, task-force guides, and victim resources for labor and sex trafficking.

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Mass Violence & Terrorism

Response programs and victim assistance for mass-casualty and terrorism events.

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School Safety

Programs and guides for preventing and responding to school violence.

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Tribal Justice

Public-safety, opioid, and victim resources for Indian Country and tribal communities.

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Data, Tools & Featured DOJ Resources

National databases and reference tools for law enforcement.

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Funding & Grants

Federal grant opportunities and application resources.

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Survivor Support

Comfort and connection for those who have lost a police officer.

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The Survivor NetworkAn always-open website where people who have lost a police officer can find messages of hope from spiritual leaders, share their own experiences, and connect with others who understand — especially in the hard hours right after a funeral.
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