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Dr. Roland and the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office Hostage Negotiation Team

Dr. Roland is a licensed psychologist who is board certified in police and public safety with over 23 years of experience working with law enforcement, fire, probation, dispatch and non-sworn personnel and their agencies. She practices in all four domains of police and public safety psychology, and is therefore able to provide a wide variety of services to those working the front-line as well as executives and managers. A comprehensive knowledge base of this employment environment translates to an understanding of the intensity of the milieu and the stressors that are unique to this field of employment.

Compassion for the men and women who have chosen to serve their communities in this field drives Dr. Roland's desire to provide expert and efficient service. Attention to detail, expedient service and a collaborative relationship with individuals and agencies has helped her to grow her practice, making her a leader in the central valley of California. Dr. Roland contracts with over 60 public safety agencies in California.

Dr. Roland is a member of a number of professional organizations which focus on her specialty area. She is the Past President of the American Board of Police and Public safety Psychology. She is also the Treasurer of the Council of Organizations of Police Psychology. She is a Past Chair of The International Association of Chiefs of Police, Police Psychological Services Section as well. By remaining active in the field in a leadership role, Dr. Roland is working towards increasing respect and the reputation of police and public safety psychology as a specialized practice area.

Typical services Dr. Roland provides:

  • Confidential Counseling

  • Critical Incident Stress Debriefings

  • Officer-Involved Shooting Debriefings

  • Pre-Employment Psychological Evaluations

  • Fitness-for-Duty Evaluations

  • Wellness meetings

  • Educational trainings

  • Consultations for supervisors

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