Mental health access could get easier for Memphis police, fire
Memphis City Council member Jerri Green speaks at a Jan. 9, 2024 council meeting. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian file)
“Acknowledging PTSD is a step forward to normalizing this conversation around mental health, reducing stigma and encouraging officers to seek help when they need it,” said Memphis City Council member Jerri Green.
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Memphis Police Department MPD Memphis Fire DepartmentSamuel Hardiman
Samuel Hardiman is an enterprise and investigative reporter who focuses on local government and politics. A native Rhode Islander who lives Downtown, he enjoys tennis, golf and reading.
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