Chicago Cops Suicide Rate Alarming

Chicago Cops Suicide Rate Alarming

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In Chicago, the suicide rate for police officers is significantly higher than for officers in departments across the country. In less than one year, seven CPD officers have died by suicide, including 3 who took their own lives while on duty or on department property.

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