A retired NYPD officer committed suicide on Lido Beach, marking the latest incident in a troubling trend of police suicides on Long Island. With this case, New York has seen seven police officer suicides in the current year, predicting potentially over 20 by 2025. The Nassau County Police Benevolent Association stresses that mental health must be prioritized for officers, especially given the alarming suicide rate, which is 60% higher than the general population. They advocate for the Lt. Joseph Banish Mental Health Act to enhance support programs for officers.
The numbers are alarming, which is why our mental health should be a priority," Nassau County PBA President Tommy Shevlin told The Post.
We are in the midst of a quiet crisis," Suffolk County PBA President Lou Civello previously said.
This legislation is not just necessary - it's long overdue," Civello said.
Gov. Kathy Hochul acknowledged on X last year, in allocating $13 million toward mental health support for cops across the state.
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