On today's special edition of "Closer Look with Rose Scott," we begin a two-day series discussing a serious health risk among first responders: post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 1 in 3 police officers, firefighters and other emergency personnel are impacted by the disorder. Rose talks with several guests including advocates and first responders about how PSTD affects them and why they are supporting HB 451. The proposed bill would create an insurance program that provides worker’s compensation to first responders who experience trauma.

 

Guests include: 

 

Gwinnett County Police Sergeant Ashley Wilson

 

Brandi Cook, the sister of Gwinnett Battalion Chief Chris Baggett

 

Lyndsey Perry, a 15-year law enforcement veteran

 

Butch Ayers, the executive director of the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police 

 

David Eddins, the fire chief of the Waycross Fire Department and the past president of the Georgia Association of Fire Chiefs

On today's special edition of "Closer Look with Rose Scott," we begin a two-day series discussing a serious health risk among first responders: post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 1 in 3 police officers, firefighters and other emergency personnel are impacted by the disorder.&nbsp;Rose talks with several guests including advocates and first responders about how PSTD&nbsp;affects&nbsp;them and why they are supporting&nbsp;<a href="https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64524" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HB&nbsp;451</a>. The proposed bill would&nbsp;create an insurance program that&nbsp;provides worker’s&nbsp;compensation to first responders who&nbsp;experience&nbsp;trauma.&nbsp;Guests include:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/web/gwinnett/departments/police/contacts" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Gwinnett County Police</a>&nbsp;Sergeant Ashley Wilson&nbsp;Brandi Cook, the sister of Gwinnett Battalion Chief Chris Baggett&nbsp;Lyndsey Perry, a 15-year law enforcement veteran&nbsp;<a href="https://gachiefs.com/staff/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Butch Ayers</a>, the executive director of the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police&nbsp;&nbsp;David Eddins, the fire chief of the Waycross&nbsp;Fire Department&nbsp;and the past president of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gafc.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Georgia Association&nbsp;of&nbsp;Fire Chiefs</a>

"Closer Look with Rose Scott" brings you the issues that impact where we live, how we interact, and how we can all thrive. It’s not just about Atlanta; it’s a program for Atlanta. Rose connects with community leaders, CEOs, policymakers, and people who don't often get a platform, and she brings you in on the conversation.

"Closer Look with Rose Scott" brings you the issues that impact where we live, how we interact, and how we can all thrive. It’s not just about Atlanta; it’s a program for Atlanta. Rose connects with community leaders, CEOs, policymakers, and people who don't often get a platform, and she brings you in on the conversation.

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