TCOLE subcommittee outlines critical‑incident support plan; considers state grant funds and training rollout

A Texas Commission on Law Enforcement advisory subcommittee met by video conference to develop guidance and resources for critical‑incident response and prevention for licensees and agencies.

The committee adopted a broad working definition of a “critical incident” intended to include not only single high‑severity events such as shootings but also cumulative stress from repeated traumatic calls. Members proposed producing two templates for agencies: (1) a resource and action guide directed to licensees that explains steps to obtain help and (2) a policy template for administrators describing when to activate peer support, who to contact, and how to document followup. The group also…