CISM Teams in Bermuda

Bermuda Police CISM Team

The Bermuda Police Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) programme was officially launched in June 2002. It was initiated to provide psychologically based emergency response services to all police officers and support personnel who encountered numerous critical incidents during the course of their duties. Currently, there are 23 team members, which include police officers and mental health professionals. The Police CISM team is actively involved in providing stress management and CISM interventions to colleagues within the Bermuda Police Service. One notable accomplishment was the deployment of CISM trained police personnel to New York City to assist the NYPD after Sept. 11 in March 2002.

Bermuda Hospitals Board CISM Team

The BHB CISM Team was established in 1997 after the tragic murder of a local student. This death impacted the entire Emergency Department to such a degree that the ER Medical Director requested something be done to assist hospital personnel. As a result, the BHB CISM team was established to assist staff members who experienced critical incidents during the course of their duties. There are over 40 CISM team members who represent the various departments in the hospital and they provide a range of stress management services at KEMH and St. Brendan’s Hospital. One notable accomplishment was the deployment of CISM trained personnel to New York City to assist the NYPD after Sept. 11 in March 2002.