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CPD sees a cluster of police suicides in July

By  Marie Mendoza
   

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Three Chicago police officers have died by suicide this month. And now, advocates are calling on the city to create a more comprehensive strategy to address this mental health crisis within the department.

Reset learns more from a former mental health adviser with the Chicago Police Department.

GUEST: Alexa James, executive director of NAMI Chicago

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