Beyond the Badge: The Silent Struggle — PTSD and Suicide in Law Enforcement

"Behind the badge, there’s a human being — and far too often, that person is suffering in silence."

In this powerful episode of Relative Chaos, we shine a light on one of the most pressing and often overlooked issues in law enforcement: PTSD and suicide among our officers.

You’ll hear raw, honest stories from Lt. Kenneth Barrett who has walked the thin blue line — stories of trauma, resilience, and the silent battles many face long after their shift ends. We talk about mental health and how it affects officers, their family members and about the toll this job can take — and what we must do to change the culture around mental health in policing.

💡 Why is mental health still taboo in law enforcement?
💔 What support do officers really need?
🛑 And how do we stop the silent epidemic of suicide before it claims more lives?

This episode is not just a conversation — it’s a call to awareness, compassion, and action.

Tune in to Beyond the Badge: The Silent Struggle — PTSD and Suicide in Law Enforcement.
Because protecting those who protect us should never be optional.

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