According to the federal government, 275 people die every day from a drug overdose. Local authorities say they’re working relentlessly to clean the streets, finding alarming amounts of fentanyl and the return of meth.
Port Huron Times Herald
The Port Huron Police Department launched a new program this week to improve officers mental health and remove the stigma of asking for help.
Det. Adrianne Mynsberge said the two-pronged peer support program will include a debriefing team to provide peer supports for officers to talk to after a traumatic event.
Community Service Officer Duane Hunger said traumatic events could be rare, like officer-involved shootings or the death of a child, or more common events, like overdoses.
Mynesberge said the other prong will be a confidential peer support person available for any officer or their family member who needs it. Officers could talk about any issues that come up in their personal or professional lives.