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Franklin adopts voluntary mental‑health reset program for police officers
Summary
The Franklin commission approved a voluntary mental-health program for police officers that provides participating officers two weeks off at three‑year milestones and up to two counseling sessions paid by the city; Major John Thompson said the program aims to reduce burnout and improve retention.
The Franklin City Commission voted Sept. 8 to adopt a voluntary mental-health “reset” benefit for police officers aimed at reducing burnout and improving retention.
Major John Thompson told the commission that law enforcement nationwide faces mental-health and retention challenges and described a program used by other agencies. “This program that I'm pitching to y'all today is basically it's optional to…
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