Protecting the mental health of Maryland police officers
Protecting the mental health of Maryland police officers Photo by raymondclarkeimages with Flickr Creative Commons License BY JACOB STEINBERG ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Maryland police officers who are dealing with stressors — such as family issues, substance abuse or mass protests — will have access to confidential mental health aid under a bill progressing in the state Legislature. The Police Officers Mental Health Employee Assistance Program, sponsored by Del. Benjamin Brooks, D-Baltimore County, and Sen. Mary Washington, D-Baltimore, would require each law enforcement agency to provide its of...
Source: marylandreporter.com