1. Public Safety Behavioral Health System
Presented By Chief Barry M. Barnard

2. Vision
Prince William County government is an organization where elected leaders, staff and citizens work together to make Prince William County a community of choice.
We, as employees, pledge to do the right thing for the customer and the community every time.
We, as a learning organization, commit to provide the necessary support and opportunities for each employee to honor this pledge. 
Marries with County’s Vision Statement:
Community of choice with a strong, diverse economic base, where individuals and families choose to live and businesses choose to locate

3. Goal
Mitigate the impact of exposure to crises/trauma and enhance coping abilities.

4. Protecting Our Protectors
Police Department, Since December 2012:
2 Line of Duty Deaths
2 Critically Wounded by Gunfire
4 Suicides in a 1 Year Timeframe
Department of Fire and Rescue, Since 2007:
1 Line of Duty Death(s)
1 Suicide
Community policing culture
Community contact list
Immigration Policy Implementation Example

5. Impacts to Operational Readiness
Increased sense of responsibility for loss
Loss of cohesion among work groups
Increased sense of personal identification
Increased media attention due to profession
Increased sick leave
Performance/disciplinary issues
Anticipate a 4-7 year recovery period*
*LA County Sheriff’s Office

6. Complicating Variables
Depression
Anxiety
Trauma
PTSD
Substance Abuse
Personal Relationships
Financial Issues
Performance/Disciplinary Issues

7. National Statistics for Public Safety
10% Depression
9% Anxiety
23-25% PTSD
29% Significant Outside Stress
44% Psychological Distress
Co-occurring Substance Abuse Very Common
46.8% Suicidal Ideation
19.2% Suicide Planning
15.5% Suicide Attempt
16.4% Non-Suicidal Self Injury
National Suicide Rate is 11/1,000 People
Public Safety Suicide Rate is 18.1/1,000 People

8. Existing Services Department of Fire & Rescue Police Department
Office of Public Safety
Communications
Employee Assistance Program √
Emergency Services Through CSB
Private Therapy Providers through Health Insurance
Behavioral Health Specialist
Peer Support Team
Chaplains
Access to Crisis/Suicide Hotline

9. Ideal System Services Absolute Crisis
Emergency Services Through CSB
Crisis/Suicide Hotline
Contract Psychologist
Identified Behavioral Health Issues
EAP
Private Providers Through Insurance
Public Safety Behavioral Health Panel
Renovated EAP
Suspected Behavioral Health Issues
Behavioral Health Specialist
Health & Safety Coordinator
Peer Support & Advocacy
Peer Support Team
Chaplain Program
Wellness
Annual Checks for Specialized Units
Wellness Brochures at Physicals
= exists for all PS = exists for some PS = desired

10. Ideal Public Safety Behavioral Health System
Therapist 4 in DFR, Police
Need 3 positions:
Manager in Risk
Therapist 4 in PSCC
Health/Safety Coordinator in PD
Annual checks
Wellness brochures at physicals
Behavioral Health provider panel
Employee self schedules
Employer ordered
Fitness for duty
Contract psychologist
Absolute Crisis
Public Safety Behavioral Health Panel
Paid Counseling Positions
Wellness Checks

11. Questions?