(1) What programmes currently exist within the SA Police Service (SAPS) to provide psychological support, counselling and trauma debriefing for police officers exposed to traumatic incidents in the line of duty; (2) whether he has considere
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Collected on 17 June 2026
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Trauma debriefing within 24 to 72 hours after exposure to traumatic incidents
SAPS provides trauma debriefing to members within 24 to 72 hours after they are exposed to traumatic incidents in the line of duty.
- Who it is for
- SAPS members exposed to traumatic incidents
- How to act on it
- Receive trauma debriefing as part of SAPS EHW proactive and reactive interventions.
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Trauma debriefing conducted within 24 to 72 hours following exposure to traumatic incidents;
Employee Health and Wellness (EHW) programme psychological support, counselling and trauma debriefing
SAPS provides psychological support, counselling and trauma debriefing to its members through the Employee Health and Wellness (EHW) programme, including trauma debriefing after traumatic incidents, individual counselling and psychotherapy, crisis intervention and suicide prevention programmes, and ongoing aftercare and follow-up support for members and their families.
- Who it is for
- SAPS members exposed to traumatic incidents in the line of duty, and their families
- How to act on it
- Access support through SAPS EHW structures (provincial and national) that provide proactive and reactive interventions, including trauma debriefing, counselling/psychotherapy, crisis intervention and aftercare.
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The South African Police Service (SAPS) provides psychological support, counselling and trauma debriefing services to its members through the Employee Health and Wellness (EHW) programme, which follows an integrated and multi-disciplinary approach.
24-hour access to EHW services via provincial and national structures
SAPS states that EHW services are available on a 24-hour basis through provincial and national EHW structures.
- Who it is for
- SAPS members needing EHW psychological support, counselling and trauma debriefing
- How to act on it
- Use the provincial and national EHW structures to access the services.
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These services are available on a 24-hour basis through provincial and national EHW structures.
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Reference
https://pmg.org.za/committee-question/36785/
Key Takeaways
- SAPS
- NW1615
- police
- minister
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Dates
Opening Date
2 April 2026