An off-duty NYPD officer died after being found with a self-inflicted gunshot wound late Tuesday night, police said.
The officer, who has not been identified, was found with the gunshot wound at 178th Street and Union Turnpike in the Utopia neighborhood, according to police.
He was transported to Queens General Hospital, where he later died, police said.
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Ten Officers!! This is so sad! Hope the NYPD has big plans in the works to help their men!
They need to screen these guys before they go postal
I posted a comment. I do not see it pending.
Just thinking how the “men in blue” are unappreciated and disrespected by citizens they are swore to protect with their own lives! How tragic and sad! I hope the NYPD are working on a better way to help the officers at risk!
Pleas send me a reply. I have posted again and my comment is gone!
https://www.lawenforcementtoday.com/officer-down-nypd-sergeant-found-dead-in-his-home/
New department rules require the retention of clinicians that are trained to help the emergency responders with their mental health needs. They’re trying to get rid of the stigma that if an officer admits they are struggling – they’d be immediately fired!
See whole article above.