The Stress of the Job with Officer Tommy Shevlin and Karen Solomon

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Tom Morris Jr. sits down with former NYPD Officer Tommy Shevlin and wife of an officer, Karen Solomon. Officer Shevlin has a deeply personal experience with officer mental health and suicide. His life experiences have led him to become the Vice President of the non-profit NY LEAP (https://www.nyleap.org/) and share his story with hundreds of officers in the hope of giving the help he had needed. He and Karen Solomon joined forces to work on this often-ignored issue within policing. Ms. Solomon is the wife of a long-time police officer and founded BLUE HELP (https://bluehelp.org) to address this ever-present problem. This episode is a unique look behind the badge to places and spaces most people never see, and most officers never show. This interview will include stories of suicide, please listen at your own discretion. If you or someone you know is in crisis, you are not alone. Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255 for free confidential support. Got hair color needs? Use MADISON REED! Get 10% off plus FREE SHIPPING on your first Color Kit with code "PDSTORIES" at www.Madison-Reed.com  Download BEST FIENDS FREE on the Apple App Store or Google Play!