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DHS Law Enforcement Mental Health Program: Suicide Prevention and Officer Wellness.

This bill establishes the Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Program within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to provide comprehensive support for officers and agents, including those in CBP and TSA. The goal is to reduce suicide rates and enhance mental resilience through mandatory training, research, and confidential resources. Crucially, it mandates safeguards to prevent officers from facing disciplinary action solely for seeking psychological assistance.
Key points
Creates a dedicated DHS program to offer confidential mental health support, resources, and resilience training for federal law enforcement officers.
Requires strict policies protecting officers from disciplinary action or mandatory fitness-for-duty exams simply because they seek psychological counseling.
Mandates annual suicide awareness and resiliency training for all DHS law enforcement personnel, along with support services for their families.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_6548
Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2]