On National Law Enforcement Suicide Awareness Day, we remind ourselves that behind the badge, we are all human. The job is tough, and it’s okay to admit when it feels heavy. There’s real strength in asking for help. The good news is that the Employee Assistance Unit, POPPA, and the Chaplain’s Unit are here for all of us in the NYPD—we don’t have to carry this weight alone. So, to my fellow officers and New Yorkers—let’s check in on each other and, most importantly, on ourselves. Thank you to Dr. Stephen Wakschal and the New York City police foundation for making this event possible.