1. OFFICER PATRICIA POLOKA-MELENDEZ CRISIS INTERVENTION TEAM Officer Pittsburgh/Allegheny County

2. FAMILY PERSPECTIVE EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES  Sample model of CIT for Veterans course  Assess family/friends of veteran for trauma  Recommend viable options for the veteran & family

3. FAMILY PERSPECTIVE ONE 9-1-1 CALL AWAY from incarceration  WHAT COULD HAPPEN  WHAT TO DO IF IT DOES HAPPEN  WHAT HAPPENS TO THE FAMILY EITHER WAY

4. FAMILY PERSPECTIVE  Initial Training  Resources  Specialized Training

5. FAMILY PERSPECTIVE  Types of tours  Involuntary  Voluntary  Combat  Non-combat

6. Military spouse & children  Post Traumatic Stress Disorder  visual  emotional  coping  assistance

7. Co-workers  Changes  Difference in attitude  Aggression  Work ethic  Public Safety employees

8. OFFICER PATRICIA POLOKA-MELENDEZ Pittsburgh Bureau of Police 1401 Washington Blvd Pittsburgh, PA 15206 412-665-3605patricia.melendez@pittsburghpa.gov