As used in this article, the term:
- “Critical incident support services” means interventions designed to provide compassionate or coping support in the event of involvement in, being a witness to, or being otherwise affected by a traumatic event, including, but not limited to, any series of events that render a traumatic effect.
- “Peer counselor” shall have the same meaning as provided for in Code Section 24-5-510.
- “Public entity” means any agency or department of this state or a political subdivision or municipality of this state or an authority of this state.
- “Public safety officer” means a peace officer, correctional officer, emergency health worker, firefighter, highway emergency response operator, jail officer, juvenile correctional officer, probation officer, or emergency services dispatcher.
- “Support coordinator” means the coordinator of the Office of Public Safety Support within the Department of Public Safety.
History. Code 1981, § 35-2-160 , enacted by Ga. L. 2018, p. 716, § 2/HB 703; Ga. L. 2020, p. 671, § 2/HB 838.
The 2020 amendment, effective January 1, 2021, substituted “Office of Public Safety Support” for “Office of Public Safety Officer Support” in paragraph (5).