Am I scared ? I've got to be honest with you. Yeah, I am, maybe there's somebody out there right now that's in crisis or approaching crisis and just unable or unwilling to come forward.

Police Commissioner James O'Neill

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I've been a cop a long time, and if I was still a cop, I'd probably be mad at me, I would, for not looking out for us.

Police Commissioner James O'Neill

Think about having to respond to shootings and homicides, people hit by trains, people hit by vehicles. Think about what that does to a police officer, we're supposed to be tough and that's OK. It comes with the line of work. But where's the outlet for that ? Is it talking to your partner ? You're not getting home and talking about it.

Police Commissioner James O'Neill

The tragic news today that another member of The NYPD has been lost to suicide breaks our hearts, and is a deep sorrow felt by all of New York City, to every member of The NYPD, please know this : The NYPD is okay to feel vulnerable. It is okay if you are facing struggles.

Police Commissioner James O'Neill