
Are PSNI officers being properly supported? Deputy Chief Constable Drew Harris addresses officer mental health care
Deputy Chief Constable Drew Harris joins Stephen in studio to address the recent headlines about the pressures many of our police officers are under.
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It's the story that has dominated the news agenda all week - the pressures many of our police officers are under.<?xml:namespace prefix = "o" ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />
It started with a tweet from PSNI Chief Constable George Hamilton when he told an officer "Dry your eyes, do the job or move on!" if they couldn't cope with the job.
After a backlash he apologised, and this week on this programme we have heard from the Police Federation as well as many, many current and former police officers who shared their personal stories of the effects the demanding job has had on their mental health, and in particular PTSD.
Deputy Chief Constable Drew Harris was in studio to discuss officer mental health care.
Broadcast
- Thu 25 Aug 201609:03BBC Radio Ulster & BBC Radio Foyle



