Pittsburgh’s police officers are frequently called to traumatic scenes, responding to violent crimes and helping people cope with mental health crises, Chief Jason Lando said.
Some officers struggle to manage the trauma associated with the job, Lando said.
That’s why he wants to hire a full-time mental health expert to provide support for officers. He piloted a similar program in Frederick, the Maryland town where he served as chief for five years before returning to his hometown of Pittsburgh…