Section 8669.2 - Establishment of program(a) A local or regional law enforcement agency may establish a peer support and crisis referral program. The program shall be responsible for providing an agencywide network of peer representatives, reflective of the agency's workforce both in job positions and personal experiences, who are available to come to the aid of their fellow employees on a broad range of emotional or professional issues.(b) The peer support and crisis referral program may provide employee support and referral services for matters including, but not limited to, the following: (1) Substance use and substance abuse.(2) Critical incident stress.(7) Serious injury or illness.(c) The agency's hiring authority shall consult with an employee representative organization to develop and implement a program created pursuant to this section.Added by Stats 2019 ch 621 (AB 1117),s 1, eff. 1/1/2020.