After three Chicago Police Department employees died by suicide in recent weeks, Police Superintendent David Brown is defending his decision to cancel days off during the historically violent summer months.
After three Chicago Police Department employees died by suicide in recent weeks, the city’s top cop is defending his decision to cancel days off during the historically violent summer months. But Chicago’s largest police union says the department needs to change course to improve officer wellness.
But the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 7 accused Brown of being dishonest, saying this policy is “brand new” to officers, who they said are unable to take personal days because Brown “has restricted ALL days off, including personal days.”Monday. “The Superintendent is lying to the media and the people of Chicago.”of unfair labor practices and breach of contract against the police department stemming from the canceled days off.
Department officials on Monday highlighted what they’re doing to improve officer wellness, pointing to both faith-based counseling programs and the, which offers clinical therapists and counselors to all active and retired members.
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