Category: police morale

Police Departments Turn Holiday Traffic Stops Into Cause for Happy Tears by Passing Out Cash

December 29, 2021
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Motorists pulled over by police officers in several cities around the country this holiday season got a welcome surprise. Instead of a ticket and fine for a minor traffic misdeed, they instead pocketed cash. It’s a practice that not only has lifted the spirits of recipients, but has given law enforcement officers a badly needed…

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More Chicago Police Seek Mental Health Support Under New Stresses

July 30, 2021
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CHICAGO—Carrie Steiner’s mental health clinic in Lombard, a suburban town just west of Chicago, has seen a surge of police officers from Chicago Police Department and surrounding suburban police agencies. She added five new therapists in the last 18 months, each seeing 25 to 30 clients every week. A new source of stress for Chicago…

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