Cal. GOV § 8669.2
This is the official text of Cal. GOV § 8669.2, part of California’s Government Code — covers the structure and operation of state and local government, including public employment and public records.
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(a) A local or regional law enforcement agency may establish a peer support and crisis referral program. The program shall be responsible for providing an agencywide network of peer representatives, reflective of the agency’s workforce both in job positions and personal experiences, who are available to come to the aid of their fellow employees on a broad range of emotional or professional issues.
(b) The peer support and crisis referral program may provide employee support and referral services for matters including, but not limited to, the following:
(1) Substance use and substance abuse.
(2) Critical incident stress.
(3) Family issues.
(4) Grief support.
(5) Legal issues.
(6) Line-of-duty deaths.
(7) Serious injury or illness.
(8) Suicide.
(9) Victims of crime.
(10) Workplace issues.
(c) The agency’s hiring authority shall consult with an employee representative organization to develop and implement a program created pursuant to this section.
(b) The peer support and crisis referral program may provide employee support and referral services for matters including, but not limited to, the following:
(1) Substance use and substance abuse.
(2) Critical incident stress.
(3) Family issues.
(4) Grief support.
(5) Legal issues.
(6) Line-of-duty deaths.
(7) Serious injury or illness.
(8) Suicide.
(9) Victims of crime.
(10) Workplace issues.
(c) The agency’s hiring authority shall consult with an employee representative organization to develop and implement a program created pursuant to this section.
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