Purpose: Prevention of cumulative stress/trauma effects associated with an occupation, along with early identification and treatment of major psychiatric issues; extend the duration of an individual's capacity to stay in highly skilled positions

Criteria for Initiation: Being in a high-stress or high-risk position such as special victims, sex crimes, homicide, cyber-crimes (such as child porn), and taskforce work; strongly recommended for undercover positions

These safeguardings are usually mandated by departments as a requirement of being in a specialized unit or position