Spectrum Psychological Associates 3/31/2025

Page 6 of 53 SECTION 2 – S COPE OF WORK 2.1 INTENT AND NOTICE OF FUNDING The City of Everett has received federal grant funding from the Department of Justice (DOJ) under the Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act (LEMHWA). The Everett Police Department (“EPD”) is seeking a qualified mental health services provider to offer individualized counseling to police department members following critical or traumatic incidents. The contract is valued at approximately $52,000 total. 2.2 BACKGROUND The Everett Police Department is comprised of over 190 sworn Officers and over 40 professional staff. Typical schedules are 12-hour shifts, 10.5- and 8-hour workdays, with patrol staff starting their shifts at either 5 a.m., 6 a.m., 5 p.m., or 6 p.m. This work schedule, in addition to the stressful nature of the job, puts officers and civilian staff alike at risk for sleep disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression, and heart disease, among other risks. Historically, Peer Support teams would lead Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) debriefs. CISM protocols were disbanded due to scientific evidence suggesting their lack of utility. Potentially traumatic incidents may include officer-involved shootings, investigations that require the use of independent teams, deaths, or incidents that are emotional in nature, such as crimes and accidents involving infants and adolescents. This support is intended to be at the request of first-level supervisors and Command Staff when they determine officers would benefit. 2.3 KEY DELIVERABLES The supplier must be able to provide initial and optional follow-up individual appointments that assist with recovery from critical or traumatic incidents. These appointments should be provided as close to the inciting incident as possible, ideally within one (1) to three (3) days, but no more than one (1) week out. 2.4 INDIVIDUAL APPOINTMENTS The supplier is expected to provide individual appointments to officers and civilian staff affected by critical or traumatic incidents. After the incident, these appointments must be held within one week on City premises in Everett or at the supplier’s office. Supplier location must be convenient to the City of Everett, preferably no more than one (1) hour travel time in normal peak traffic, without accidents or incidents. Google Maps will be used to determine travel time from 3002 Wetmore Avenue to the Supplier’s physical location. Locations of individual appointments can be arranged between the supplier and the staff member. If the appointment is to be held at an EPD building, EPD will make private space available for them. The person will receive an initial one-hour-long appointment and can request an additional one-hour-long follow-up appointment in person or online. The city will not pay for travel time. During these appointments, the supplier may discuss the following with the individual: • Self-care. • Symptoms that suggest additional support is necessary. • Indicators of improvement. Exhibit C