GROVETOWN, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Grovetown Police Department hosted a “Behind the Badge” seminar to address mental health challenges facing law enforcement officers.

Law enforcement officers witness traumatic scenes daily, from dead bodies to other disturbing incidents that can impact their mental health over time.

The seminar focused on the reality of post-traumatic stress disorder that over 80% of law enforcement officers face.

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According to the FBI, nearly 800 officers died by suicide from 2017 to 2021.

The Grovetown Police Department organized the seminar as part of efforts to addres

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