The U.S. Postal Service is establishing a peer support program for officers and employees in its law enforcement arm, according to a Feb. 19 notice in the Federal Register.
Under the program, U.S. Postal Inspection Service officers will receive training on how to provide confidential, non-clinical support to other employees who are seeking assistance.
“Although the USPS Employee Assistance Program provides professional resources, a more specialized level of support is needed due to the unique challenges faced by law enforcement personnel, inherent stigma, lack of trust and limited law enforcement cultural competency,” officials wrote in the notice. “The USPIS Peer Support Program will address these gaps by offering informal, confidential and relatable support from trained colleagues who understand the unique pressures of the job.”
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