H-Hour Icebreaker #260 Chris Stothers – ex PSNI / HMSU

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This icebreaker is a preliminary interview before the full podcast. Former Police Service Northern Ireland (PSNI) police officer Chris Stothers, opens up about his experiences within the police service, discussing his battle with PTSD, the lack of timely mental health support, and the complexities of policing in Northern Ireland. The conversation touches on ethical dilemmas, public perceptions, and practical steps to better support officers struggling with trauma. Additionally, Chris reflects on his motivations for advocating for mental health awareness and the broader lessons global law enforcement can learn from Northern Ireland's history with conflict resolution and political tension.Send us Fan MailSupport the show Free H-Hour giveaways and exclusive access to guests. https://patreon.com/hkpodcastsH-Hour on Substack: https://hughkeir.substack.comH-Hour on WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaWSj4p05MUbVlHmFu3yH-Hour on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@HHourPodcast

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