International Critical Incident Stress Foundation Announces Strategic Partnership with Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.)

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International Critical Incident Stress Foundation Announces Strategic Partnership with Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.)

A Unified Commitment to Supporting Law Enforcement and Their Families

[Ellicott City, Maryland] – The International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, Inc. (ICISF) is honored to announce a strategic partnership with Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.), a leading national organization dedicated to supporting the families and coworkers of law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty. This partnership strengthens the collective ability of both organizations to provide critical incident stress management (CISM) resources and compassionate support to those impacted by trauma and loss.

Joining Forces to Serve the Law Enforcement Community
ICISF, a global leader in critical incident stress management, and C.O.P.S., which has served more than 80,000 survivors since its founding in 1984, share a mission to provide assistance during the most challenging times. Together, they will address the unique needs of survivors, law enforcement professionals, and agencies navigating the aftermath of tragedy.

“This partnership reflects ICISF’s ongoing commitment to supporting the law enforcement community,” said Michele Parks, Director of Business Development, ICISF. “By working with C.O.P.S., we can combine our expertise in critical incident stress management with their decades of experience in survivor support to make a profound difference for families and officers nationwide.”

Key Initiatives and Collaborative Efforts
The ICISF and C.O.P.S. partnership will focus on:

• Enhanced Training and Resources: Providing law enforcement agencies with tools to manage critical incidents and assist survivors in coping with trauma and loss.
• Support Networks for Survivors: Expanding access to C.O.P.S.’ programs, retreats, and counseling services for the families and coworkers of fallen officers.
• Community Education and Outreach: Raising awareness of the importance of critical incident stress management and survivor care through a shared collaboration

“C.O.P.S. is excited for this partnership with ICISF. Making the wellness and mental health of our peacekeepers a priority is vital. Making sure they know we support them throughout their career is so important,” said Sara Slone, Outreach Director at C.O.P.S. “If the ultimate sacrifice were to happen, we will take care of their survivors. Together with ICISF, no member of the law enforcement family should ever navigate challenges alone.”

About Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.)
C.O.P.S. was established in 1984 to provide healing programs, peer support, and resources for families and coworkers grieving the loss of an officer killed in the line of duty. Their year-round services include camps for children, retreats for families, and specialized training for law enforcement agencies to help prevent and respond to critical incidents.

About International Critical Incident Stress Foundation (ICISF)
ICISF is a globally recognized leader in the development and delivery of CISM programs, training, and resources designed to support first responders, healthcare professionals, and others who experience high-stress or traumatic events.

For More Information
Learn more about ICISF at www.icisf.org and C.O.P.S. at www.concernsofpolicesurvivors.org.

Media Contact
Kelly Hall
Marketing Director, ICISF Inc.
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P: 443-325-5218