In Laredo, a local counseling service is highlighting the importance of mental health support for law enforcement officers. Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is a concern for officers, not just veterans. Mental health is often not a focus in officer training, with emphasis instead on tactics and safety.

However, the emotional impact of the job can have lasting effects on officers' personal lives. Further information on this topic and resources for support are available from Happy and Healthy Counseling, PLLC, which offers confidential therapy sessions for officers to process their experiences.