Dalton Blaser

Whatever you’re going through, you can get through it. Those are the words Officer Antonio Richardson shared with a young man on Sunday, April 12. The young man was on top of the Dames Point Bridge, ready to take his own life. Our District 2 and 6 Patrol officers responded to the bridge and spoke directly to the young man, sharing directly from their hearts. In that moment, our officers weren’t the police. They were just people showing how much they care for another person. Thankfully, the young man decided to take Officer Richardson’s hand and step off the bridge. We are here for you. We care about you. We do what we do every day because we care about you. If you’re struggling with thoughts of suicide, pleas reach out to the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988. It is a free resource available to you 24/7.