Deborah Louise Ortiz co-produced and directed the award winning documentary Code 9: Officer Needs Assistance. The film focuses on the effects of stress and trauma on the job for first responders, which can lead to PTSD and suicide. Deborah is also the co-founder of the national non-profit organization Code 9 Project, whose mission is to provide education, support and viable self-help tools to all Public Safety Personnel and their families for the purpose of managing and reducing the compressive stress effects, such as PTSD and suicide.

Workshop: First Responders and Professional Caregivers—Using Film to Promote Staff Resiliency through Programs and Policy