Peer Support Team

The Franklin Police Department’s Peer Support Team consists of trained volunteer employees who provide confidential, peer-based support to coworkers experiencing personal or professional challenges. The team’s goal is to promote wellness, resilience, and access to resources, especially after critical incidents.

Peer Support Members are not mental health professionals, but they are trained in active listening, stress management, and referral practices. Employees may contact them directly, or the team may be activated by leadership following a major incident.

Conversations with peer support members are confidential except in cases involving threats of harm, abuse reporting requirements, or court orders. The Peer Support Team works alongside, but does not replace, professional counseling, Employee Assistance Programs, or medical services.