At Issue
S32 E03: Mental Health of First Responders
Season 32 Episode 3 | 26m 40sVideo has Closed Captions
A discussion of legislation designed to minimize the number of first responder suicides.
More police officers commit suicide than die in the line of duty each year. Illinois has passed legislation designed to reduce the number of suicides. An officer who helped write the bill, other officers and a psychologist discuss the merits of the bill and what steps might help first responders address the issue.
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At Issue is a local public television program presented by WTVP
At Issue
S32 E03: Mental Health of First Responders
Season 32 Episode 3 | 26m 40sVideo has Closed Captions
More police officers commit suicide than die in the line of duty each year. Illinois has passed legislation designed to reduce the number of suicides. An officer who helped write the bill, other officers and a psychologist discuss the merits of the bill and what steps might help first responders address the issue.
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
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At Issue is a local public television program presented by WTVP