Behind the Badge: Preventing Police Suicides (Part 1 of 6)

More than any other occupation, law enforcement is an emotionally and physically dangerous job. Long hours, rotating shifts and exposure to life's greatest tragedies take a heavy toll on police officers. Experts say a cops ability to cope will ultimately become strained, if underlying personal issues are not addressed.
There is a brutal truth that exists in law enforcement across the country-a police officer is more likely to become a victim of suicide, than to be killed in the line of duty.
The "Badge of Life" police mental health program says police officer suicide has steadily increased nationwide over the last few years.
Law enforcement suicide is a devastating problem that shatters hundreds of families nationwide each year.
On Thursday, June 7th, we aired an in-depth look into this issue on a special edition of "Richard French Live."
Be a part of the conversation and share your thoughts now about the tragedy of police suicide.