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.
Last on
Police Officer Care
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聽officer mental health care.
GCSE Results
Broadcast
- Thu 25 Aug 2016 09:03大象传媒 Radio Ulster & 大象传媒 Radio Foyle
Abuse investigation - support services
Support for people affected by issues covered in our recent programmes.
Nolan True Crime: The Murder Of Marian Beattie. A podcast series from the Nolan Show
Archive, information and download/listen links to the full series
Best of Nolan - OUR DAILY PODCAST
Download the podcast and get each day's show condensed for your convenience