Police officers in the United States are approximately twice as more likely to be diagnosed with PTSD and depression, according to the National Institutes of Health. Many attribute this to the high-stress of the job, and the frequency of being present or directly involved in traumatic events.

Referred to as "critical incidents," under New York state policies, those include more than officer-involved shootings. Things such as fatal car accidents, mass casualty tragedies and high-speed pursuits. Right now, most New York State Troopers are not automatically offered leave to seek counseling or respite for those incidents. When they are — it's usually just three days.

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"For many troopers, the involvement in a critical incident is the start of a deeply personal and d

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