After trauma of mass shooting, sheriff prioritizes officers’ mental health

After trauma of mass shooting, sheriff prioritizes officers’ mental health

Steve Marcus Sheriff Kevin McMahill responds to a question about the Oct. 1, 2017 mass shooting during an interview at Metro Police Headquarters Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023. By Casey Harrison (contact) Sunday, Oct.... Read more »
2 Olathe officers will not be charged in shooting that killed man in mental health crisis

2 Olathe officers will not be charged in shooting that killed man in mental health crisis

Prosecutors will not charge two Olathe police officers who shot and killed a 58-year-old man in June while he was experiencing a mental health crisis, Johnson County District Attorney Steve Howe announced... Read more »
UN leaders of the future: SIDA and UNSSC invest in Swedish junior professional officers | UNSSC

UN leaders of the future: SIDA and UNSSC invest in Swedish junior professional officers | UNSSC

The Government of Sweden aims to broaden the human resource base with experience of international work and work within the development sector, by giving younger, passionate, and educated people the opportunity to... Read more »
Erie-area police agencies reflect on officers’ mental health — and where they can get help

Erie-area police agencies reflect on officers’ mental health — and where they can get help

On any given day, a police officer might find themselves responding to the worst day of someone’s life. A traffic accident. A mass shooting. A domestic incident. Depending on the call, the... Read more »
Easton police raise awareness about postpartum depression after death of officer’s wife

Easton police raise awareness about postpartum depression after death of officer’s wife

MARY. YEAH, MARIA, YOU KNOW, OFFICER TYLER SUTTON IS FOCUSING ON HIS THREE YOUNG CHILDREN TONIGHT, BUT HE ASKED HIS POLICE CHIEF TO HELP HIM SPREAD AWARENESS ABOUT POSTPARTUM MENTAL HEALTH. YOU... Read more »
Police Commissioner Order Officers Not to Attend Mental Health Incidents

Police Commissioner Order Officers Not to Attend Mental Health Incidents

From September, police officers will only attend mental health 999 calls where there is an ‘immediate threat to life’. The move has been described by a former inspector of constabulary as ‘potentially... Read more »
Local officers complete crisis training | News, Sports, Jobs

Local officers complete crisis training | News, Sports, Jobs

Officers who completed CIT training are, from left, Jonathan Potts of Lisbon Police Department, Alan Shaffer of Lisbon Police Department, Trevor O’Rourke of Lisbon Police Department, William Hewitt of Lisbon Police Department,... Read more »
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