Expert and union outline mental‑health crisis in policing; San Rafael programs singled out as model
Psychologist Beth Dancy and San Rafael Police Association President Sgt. Mike Mathis presented to the Police Advisory Committee on officer mental health, peer‑support programs and department wellness efforts, prompting requests for more local data and follow‑up on culture and accountability.
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The San Rafael Police Advisory Committee on Tuesday heard a 20‑minute presentation from psychologist Beth Dancy of the Public Safety Family Counseling Group and an overview of union‑run wellness and community programs from San Rafael Police Association President Sergeant Mike Mathis. The presentation summarized national research on officer mental health, described the department’s current peer‑support and wellness offerings and prompted committee members and public commenters to press for more local, San Rafael‑specific data and discussion of accountability and culture.
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