B-116 Critical Incident Stress Management

Question 1

Small Group Defusing

a. Recommended within the first ____ after a critical incident occurs.

Answer 1

12 hours

Question 2

Small Group Debriefing

Answer 2

a. 12-72 hours post-critical incident.
b. Prior to demobilization from extended deployment or upon return home from extended deployment.
c. Events of significant personal loss (expanded-phase defusing within first 12 hours).

Question 3

Crisis Management Briefings

Answer 3

a. Appropriate for large incident, incidents with high media involvement, respite-rehab centers, and demobilizations.
b. Best for large groups or mixed groups.
c. Primary focus on assessment and information.

Question 4

A critical incident is any situation that is either out of the norm or that challenges or would appear to challenge a person’s normal coping mechanisms. Examples include the following situations:

Answer 4

1. Pediatric injury or death.
2. Multiple youth fatalities.
3. Events with severe operational challenges.
4. Line-of-duty death or line-of-duty injury.
5. Officer involved in a shooting.
6. Off-duty death, suicide, homicide or injury.
7. Events with multiple or mass casualties.
8. Prolonged events with loss of life.
9. Events when the victim(s) is (are) known.
10. Events with excessive media interest.
11. Any incident that could perceivably cause an emotional impact.