New law signed by Governor Ducey expands PTSD treatment for first responders

  • Source: KSWT-TV News 13
  • Published: 07/19/2018 10:57 AM

Governor Doug Ducey was joined by the family of Phoenix police officer Craig Tiger on Thursday for a ceremonial bill signing of the "Officer Craig Tiger Act." This bill was in response to the loss of Officer Tiger, who used deadly force on a subject in 2012 who was assaulting him and his partner. After this incident, Officer Tiger attempted suicide one year after the shooting and in 2014 he committed suicide. Officer Tiger’s death was believed to be a result of undiagnosed and untreated PTSD. This bill increases the number of counseling sessions that must be covered if a licensed mental health professional believes that further counseling will help after experiencing a traumatic event on the job.



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