The Brief
- A Bradenton police officer died by suicide on Thursday.
- His family and fellow officers hope his story sparks a larger conversation about the unseen toll of the job and the importance of mental health support for first responders.
BRADENTON, Fla. – The Bradenton Police Department is grieving the heartbreaking loss of one of its own.
Officer Zachary Butterfield died by suicide on Thursday. Now, his family and fellow officers are sharing his story — hoping it sparks a larger conversation about the unseen toll of the job and the critical importance of mental health support for first responders.
The backstory:…