Date

4-7-2026

Department

Helms School of Government

Degree

Doctor of Philosophy in Criminal Justice (PhD)

Chair

Marc Weiss

Keywords

CISM, PTSD, stress, first responder

Disciplines

Law

Abstract

Stressful situations have become a common theme that many first responders have encountered while on the job. As more studies have surfaced regarding the causes of stress, the ability to reduce stress while minimizing any adverse reactions that result from them have been minimal. Just as the catalysts for stress are not the same for everyone, the reactions to treatments that are offered will vary in effectiveness. Since not all agencies have programs in place to deal with the mental and physical traumas that affect first responders, the focus will be on one agency that has recently implemented multiple treatment options for its responders. The purpose of this study will be to ascertain what effects the treatment regimen has on those within the agency. Specifically, the study will focus on the number of complaints received regarding responder behavior before and after implementation of the program. The results will be utilized to gauge if the treatment program is effective in reducing complaints regarding responders that may be linked to associated stressors.

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