Crime

Whistleblower urges changes to way 911 workers treated with PTSD

A whistleblower is urging Ontario’s ombudsman to investigate how 911 workers are treated for post-traumatic stress disorder. Retired OPP Det.-Insp. Bruce Kruger insists first responders across Ontario should petition Ombudsman Andre Marin to look into the “failures” of the “heartless” Ministry of Labour and Workplace Safety Insurance Board in handling 911 workers with the condition. […]

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911 responder left job after post-traumatic stress disorder diagnosis

Rae-Lynne Dicks was one of the “forgotten” first responders. A former 911 dispatcher in Vancouver for 10 years, she left the field permanently in 2004 following a diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder. “Part of that challenge was never showing weakness,” said Dicks. “You learn to stuff it all inside you.” Ranging from talking someone down […]

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Psychologist blasts RCMP’s handling of officers’ mental health issues

Canada’s largest police service “betrays” its officers by failing to develop a national mental health strategy, says a Mountie turned psychologist. “There’s known risks to police work. We know that it puts people’s physical and mental health at risk, so I think organizations have an obligation to care for their employees,” said Dr. Jeff Morley, […]

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