Kentucky Community Crisis Response Team Providing Critical Incident Stress Management to First Responders and Communities

Kentucky Law Enforcement Assistance Program

Purpose: To provide CISM services during the acute phase following a critical incident to prevent the destructive effects of emotional trauma, job related stress, and accelerate recovery from critical incidents before stress reactions negatively impact an officer’s performance, career, health and family.

The Kentucky Law Enforcement Assistance Program (KYLEAP) provides the entire spectrum of services from pre-incident training, acute crisis response, and post incident support to law enforcement officers across the Commonwealth. KCCRT recruits, trains and credentials experienced law enforcement professionals to be peer members of the statewide KYLEAP team. The team receives training in providing multi-component critical incident stress management (CISM) interventions and suicide intervention and prevention training.

See the KYLEAP Program brochure.

KYLEAP FAQs

What is KYLEAP?

It is the Kentucky Law Enforcement Assistance Program. It is a specialized peer support team of the Kentucky Community Crisis Response Team (KCCRT). This team, as part of the KCCRT, is under the direction of the Kentucky Community Crisis Response Board (KCCRB).

What does KCCRT do?

The KCCRT recruits, trains and credentials experienced law enforcement professionals to be peer members of the statewide KYLEAP team.

What does KYLEAP do?

KYLEAP provides the entire spectrum of services from pre-incident training, acute crisis response, and post-incident support to law enforcement officers across the Commonwealth.

What is the purpose of KYLEAP?

To provide CISM services during the acute phase following a critical incident to prevent the destructive effects of emotional trauma, job related stress, and accelerate recovery from critical incidents before stress reactions negatively impact an officer's performance, career, health and family.

What are the qualifications to join KYLEAP?

Have a minimum of 5 years of experience in law enforcement.
Be an officer in good standing with a law enforcement agency. *
Be available and willing to respond when requested.
Provide a signed Letter of Support from agency leadership certifying the officer's ability to participate in training and response activities

* Note: Any person who has received an adverse action, an unfavorable fitness for duty evaluation, notice(s) of performance problems/deficiencies, or an overall unsatisfactory performance rating shall not be eligible for consideration.

What are the training requirements to join KYLEAP?

Team members shall complete the following trainings:

Online Training:

FEMA’s ICS – 100: Introduction to the Incident Command System (3 hours, online)
FEMA’s IS – 700: Introduction to the National Incident Management System (3 hours, online)

In class four (4) day training:
(These trainings have been approved for a total of 35 KLEC)

Peer Support Training (KYLEAP Orientation / Suicide Awareness and Assessment - 8 hours)
Assisting Individuals in Crisis (13 hours)
Group Crisis Intervention (14 hours)

What is the cost of training?

The FEMA online courses are free. The instructor-led training offered by the KCCRB is provided at no charge to applicants recommended for KYLEAP membership by the KCCRT Membership Committee.

How do I join KYLEAP?

All individuals interested in joining the KCCRT, or a peer support team, must complete the application process. The items required for KYLEAP membership consideration include the application; a signed Letter of Support from an immediate supervisor, chief, or other command staff; a resume documenting at least five (5) years of law enforcement experience; and, a forward-facing, color photo of the applicant against a plain background. Unlike other KCCRT members, KYLEAP applicants are not required to submit to a criminal background check.

Once the application and supporting documentation has been received, the applicant will be scheduled for an interview. The interview will take place with a panel of KCCRT representatives,, including at least one peer member. Interviews may be held in person, by conference call or by video conferencing. Upon the conclusion of the interview, the panel will make a recommendation on whether or not the applicant is recommended to attend the four-day training.

Upon completion of the training a recommendation on the applicant's membership will be made to the Executive Director .

If I join KYLEAP, what will my commitment be for responses?

When a law enforcment agency requests a response the KYLEAP team members within the corresponding KCCRT region will be contacted first. Recognizing that team members are volunteers with careers and family obligations it is possible that team members closest to the incident are not available. When the closest team members are not available, the search for available KYLEAP members will expand out into other counties and regions nearby. In the event of a large-scale incident a state-wide alert may be utlized to quickly identify available team members.

Please note that a timely response from all requested team members is essential to effectively and efficiently coordinate a response.

What if my law enforcement agency wants to train several people?

If your agency is interested in having the training offered internally to multiple people, please complete the Training Request Form. Once received, the Training Coordinator will contact your agency.

Join KYLEAP

Team Membership levels are based on education requirements, regional involvement, and KYLEAP response experience. Team members advance through membership levels by taking KCCRT classes, attending quarterly team meetings, and going on KYLEAP responses. Each volunteer is credentialed to serve in 4 year terms.

To apply for a KYLEAP Team Membership, please complete the components below.

Download the Instruction Packet for more details on how to complete the application process.

Application

Complete the online application. You will need upload some documents, including your resume and recent photo.

Training

Complete a series of online and classroom courses. Learn more about courses and view upcoming course offerings.

Documentation

A letter of support, signed by your agency, shows your commitment and is required to complete the application.

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