What is KYPCIS and why is it needed?

The Kentucky Post-Critical Incident Seminar is a three-day seminar modeled after highly-successful programs developed by the FBI and South Carolina. These seminars are led by mental-health professionals trained to work with peace officers, and driven by a team of law enforcement and public safety dispatch peers who have experienced their own critical incident and received training in Critical Incident Stress Management.

Development of this program fills a void in care for officers and dispatchers who currently are experiencing a lack of resources and support. Coping mechanisms often are negative, resulting in substance abuse, domestic issues, violence and suicide. KYPCIS will offer law enforcement and dispatch professionals an avenue to properly manage the aftermath of critical incidents.

 
 
 
 


2024 SEMINAR DATES

 

KYPCIS 32 Training
January 22-24, 2024
Lexington

KYPCIS 33 Training
March 18-20, 2024
Lexington

KYPCIS 34 Executive
April 29 – May 1, 2024
Lexington

 

KYPCIS 35 Training
June 24-26, 2024
Lexington

KYPCIS 36 Training
August 5-7, 2024
Lexington

KYPCIS 37 Training
September 23-25, 2024
Lexington

 

KYPCIS 38 Training
October 28-30, 2024
Bowling Green

KYPCIS 39 Training
December 9-11, 2024
Lexington

Should space become
available, add your
name to the waitlist


 

About KYPCIS

Learn more about who should attend Kentucky’s Post-Critical Incident Seminars, how the program was developed, and what attendees can expect.


Officer Stories

Nothing illustrates the need for KYPCIS more than hearing from officers who have suffered the aftermath of a critical incident.


Voices of Support

Hear from Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear and others about how KYPCIS serves the needs of the commonwealth’s law enforcement. 



 

This seminar helped me greatly. I can really say it has changed my outlook on life itself. Talking to people who have been through the same struggles as I have, knowing I’m not alone and people actually care about me is really a great feeling.


 

REACHING OUT

At KYPCIS we understand the sensitive nature of dealing with post-critical incidents. We understand because we've been there and we respect your privacy. To contact a staff member about registration or for questions, please use the phone number or email listed below.

1-844-5KY-PCIS

kypcis@ky.gov

If you need immediate help to get through a crisis, call Safe Call Now at

1-206-459-3020