'Emergency among police': Officers seeking funding for mental health support

Sahil Makkar
Updated March 22 2019 - 2:55pm, first published 1:38pm
ONGOING BATTLE: There have been calls for more funding for mental health programs for police officers. FILE PHOTO
ONGOING BATTLE: There have been calls for more funding for mental health programs for police officers. FILE PHOTO

ABOUT 300 officers are leaving NSW Police every year, including in the Central West, due to psychological injuries.

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Sahil Makkar

Sahil Makkar

Digital Journalist

Hi, I am the regional reporter for Fairfax Media. I track news and community-related issues in the Central West especially the Bathurst, Dubbo, Orange, Lithgow, Mudgee, Blayney, Cowra, Parkes and Forbes local government areas. If you wish to share any news or feedback please feel free to get in touch with me at sahil.makkar@fairfaxmedia.com.au

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