# The SAPS has confirmed efforts to prioritise officer mental health despite the country facing a severe policing shortage. According to the police it has one officer for every 400 citizens, nearly double the UN’s recommendation. Spokesperson Athlenda Mathe told SABC News that 24/7 counselling and wellness services including programmes like, Choose Life, focus on suicide prevention:
SAPS prioritising mental health amid officer shortage [SOUND]
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