>>Behind the Badge Seminar in Radford Hopes to Raise Awareness of Law Enforcement Suicide
(Radford, VA) -- The widow of a former Greensboro Police officer shared her story to raise awareness of law enforcement suicide and break the stigma surrounding mental health in law enforcement. Scott Kimbler explains.Preview: Voicer Script:
The Police Benevolent Foundation held a Behind The Badge seminar at the Radford Police Department where they discussed how law enforcement, firefighters, and EMS crews often face traumatic experiences that can lead to PTSD and suicide. . In 2024, the rate of officers dying by suicide was twice that of those killed by gunfire. The foundation holds seminars to educate officers about the signs of PTSD and provide resources for mental health support.