Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

To Protect and Serve Those Who Protect

Friday, September 14, 2018

8:30 AM - 12:30 PM


Target Audience – This seminar is appropriate for any police officer as well as supervisors that may be involved in policy decisions regarding Employee Assistance Programs/Human Resources

Speaker - Sheriff Timothy S. Whitcomb

This is a dynamic, powerful and emotional presentation regarding the reality of the incident rate of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder within the ranks of our Law Enforcement community.  Emphasis is placed on the history of PTSD, with a special focus on police suicide, as well as recommendations for administrative training to prepare, insulate, protect and treat expected exposure to trauma.

Timothy Whitcomb is the Sheriff for the Cattaraugus County Sheriff Office in Western New York.  He is currently serving his 28th year in Law Enforcement, where he spent 7 years working major crimes in the Criminal Investigation Bureau. 

Sheriff Whitcomb possesses a Master’s degree in Counseling Education from St. Bonaventure University and is a certified police instructor in the areas of Interview and Interrogation, Basic and Advanced Juvenile Officer Training, the Investigation of Sex Crimes and the Law Enforcement Response to School Violence.   He is a graduate of the 206th session of the FBI National Academy and his specialized training includes Crisis Negotiation with the Los Angeles Police Department, Death Scene Management with the FBI and he is certified as a SWAT Team fitness specialist. 

Sheriff Whitcomb has been an adjunct professor for both Saint Bonaventure University and Jamestown Community College.  He is a past president of the New York state Sheriff’s Association and the State of New York Police Juvenile Officer Association.

Previous speaking engagements include: National Sheriff’s Association Conferences, NYS Sheriff Association Sponsored Trainings, FBI Buffalo LEADS Conference, Federal US Attorney training for Sandy Hook staff, FBI National Academy, NYS DCJS Trauma in Law Enforcement Training Conferences, CALEO, Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.), US Secret Service Conference, NYS Children’s Alliance Trauma Conference, Believe Conference – Professionals who work with sexual assault victims, NYS VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday) Conference and others.

Please Note:

  • Agencies may be limited in enrollment to allow equal opportunity to this course.
  • There is no cost for Erie County Police Agencies.  Other agencies should call to see if a fee applies.
  • Out of county officers must provide a certificate of residency form. 

Please Observe The Academy Dress Code:

Uniform or shirt and tie for men, proper business attire for women; blue jeans are ‘NOT” acceptable

Location:  Erie County Law Enforcement Training Academy, Erie Community College – North Campus, 6205 Main Street, Williamsville, New York  14221

Enrollment:

Registration can be done on our website HERE or please return the enclosed Enrollment Request Form to the Academy.  Fax #716-270-5390

For additional info or for students in need of special assistance, please call the Academy at 716-270-5370.

 

Sincerely,

EDWARD C. HEMPLING, Director of Training