Joe Modlin, a dedicated NYPD officer and devoted family man, struggled with mental health issues following an open-heart surgery that forced him into early retirement. His resulting depression and paranoia led to his tragic suicide at age 54, deeply affecting his family and friends. In the aftermath, his widow, Karen, has taken up the cause to eliminate the stigma surrounding mental health in law enforcement, advocating for better support and openness about mental health challenges faced by officers, who often suffer in silence for fear of not being seen as strong.
The loss shattered his family and friends. But it also left his widow Karen Modlin determined to break the stigma around mental illness for police officers.
If something was going on, because of his size and demeanor, he was the person you went to. He loved being that person.
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