Post Critical Incident Seminar (PCIS)

Call for Availability

Topics Covered:

  • Share experiences with fellow officers who have been involved in traumatic incidents
  • Give and receive support
  • Understand trauma recovery methods by working with law enforcement-related mental health professionals
  • Learn coping strategies to recovery from past trauma and build resiliency for future incidents
  • Utilize the Eye Movement Desensitization and Processing Technique to help resolve recurring trauma

Who Should Attend:

  • First responders, telecommunicators and active and veteran military personnel who have been adversely affected by highly traumatic events.
  • Spouses are encouraged to attend with the participant

Course Hours:

Participants receive 24 hours of TCOLE (3849) credit.

Program Links:

[ Program Page ]

Date/Time:

Jan 15 - 17, 2025

Course Cost:

offered at no cost for all eligible law enforcement officers, tele-communicators, and active and veteran military personnel

Location Information:

Stonegate Odessa
4240 Preston Smith Rd.
Odessa, TX 79762

The Post Critical Incident Seminar (PCIS) is a three-day, peer-supported seminar designed to help first responders, tele-communicators, and active or veteran military personnel recover from traumatic, life-altering incidents experienced in the line of duty. Delivered by LEMIT, the program’s central goal is to transform vulnerability into strength through proven trauma recovery strategies and peer connection. Participants engage with mental health professionals experienced in working with law enforcement and military personnel, gaining insight into trauma, patterns of resolution, and field-tested coping techniques. The seminar provides a supportive environment where attendees can share experiences, give and receive peer support, and learn evidence-based recovery methods, including the Eye Movement Desensitization and Processing (EMDR) technique. By fostering understanding and resilience, PCIS empowers participants to recover from past critical incidents and strengthen their ability to cope with future challenges—helping them reclaim balance, confidence, and well-being both professionally and personally.

For more information, contact:

Tammy Douget, LEMIT Assistant Director
Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas
George J. Beto Criminal Justice Building
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX 77341-2417
Fax: (936) 294-3926
Phone: (936) 294-3323
Phone: 800-477-9248
tammyw@shsu.edu

Cancellation Policy:

Please inform the Program Coordinator prior to the date of the program if you will not be attending.