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Executive Peer Support Program

Recognizing the critical need for comprehensive mental health resources within law enforcement agencies, CPCA has forged a new path by establishing the first-of-its-kind Executive Peer Support Program. This innovative initiative seeks to provide a confidential and specialized support system specifically tailored to the unique challenges and stressors faced by police executives.

The Executive Peer Support Program is designed to offer a safe and confidential space for our Chief, Affiliate, and Retired members to discuss the complexities of their roles, share experiences, and seek guidance from peers who understand the intricacies of executive leadership in law enforcement.

The Executive Peer Support Program is accessible through our membership app, CPCA Connect.

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Everything You Need to Know

The Executive Peer Support Program is a confidential initiative established by the California Police Chiefs Association (CPCA) to provide specialized mental health and wellness support specifically tailored to the needs of police chiefs.
The main goal of the program is to create a safe and confidential space for law enforcement executives to engage in peer-to-peer discussions, share experiences, seek guidance, and access resources related to the unique challenges and stressors they encounter in their roles.
The program is exclusively designed for current & retired police chiefs who are members of the California Police Chiefs Association. This includes of Chief, Affiliate, and Retired member types.
Peer support volunteers are current and retired chiefs who have received comprehensive, specialized peer support training. 
The Executive Peer Support Program provides a platform for participants to discuss the complexities of their roles, address stress management, cope with critical incidents, and seek guidance on various challenges associated with executive leadership in law enforcement.
Yes, participation in the program is entirely voluntary and confidential. Law enforcement executives can choose to engage in discussions and activities as they see fit without any obligation.
The program is built on a foundation of trust and confidentiality. Discussions and information shared within the program are strictly confidential, creating a secure environment for open and honest communication among peers.

Eligible participants who are members of the California Police Chiefs Association can inquire about joining the program through the association's designated channels or by contacting the program coordinators.

Members can view download instructions here.
Participants have access to a network of peers who understand the unique challenges of executive leadership in law enforcement. Additionally, the program may offer expert resources, guidance, and information on mental health and wellness practices.

The California Police Chiefs Association’s Organization Wellness and Resiliency Committee, along with various partners has developed and implemented this pioneering initiative.

For additional information or inquiries about the Executive Peer Support Program, please contact the California Police Chiefs Association at cpca@californiapolicechiefs.org