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Tragedy struck in Texas once again.

The 37-year-old law enforcementofficerhad joined the force in 2018 and served in the courts division.

The alarming series of passings has come one after another within a six week period.

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One is too many.

Yes, its definitely devastating, Lopez added.

We do need to take care of each other, Lopez added.

Texas police deputies in uniform escort a flag-draped casket outside a building.

The statistics show that the risk rate for self-harm ranks about 54% higher for those in law enforcement.

He said that from the first day at the academy, an officers mental health takes priority.

But sometimes what they see daily carries an unbearable weight.

Harris County Sheriff’s Office emblem on a blue wall with Texas and American flags.

And then that torments us, Griffith said.

So, over time, that definitely takes a toll.

Its OK to not be OK, but its not OK to not do something about it.

Texas deputy in uniform poses in front of American flag.

You dont want to stay stuck there, McNeese concluded.

The divisions peer support deputies include Karen Altamirano and John Celius.

I would say its heavy, especially seeing people that you know, its hard on them.

Texas Deputy in uniform with American flag backdrop.

We want to be that support for our peers.

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