State of Illinois

Statewide: The mental health of cops

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Sean Crawford

Published May 4, 2023 at 12:33 PM CDT

As concern grows over a rise in Chicago police officers committing suicide, the police union has taken action. The union turned an entire floor of its facility into a wellness center. One-on-one and family counseling are available. Chip Mitchell talks with a former cop who oversees clinicians.

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