Police, guns and mental health in the spotlight
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Veteran officer charged with murder had history of psychiatric problems, raising concerns about handling of mental illness and firearm policies.
Veteran officer charged with murder had history of psychiatric problems, raising concerns about handling of mental illness and firearm policies.
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