南非警察专员敦促警察杀死自己侄子后提供心理健康支持。 South African police commissioner urges mental health support after officer kills nephew, self.

要求对南非警察进行强制性心理健康检查的呼吁再次出现. After a South African police constable held his family hostage and fatally shot his nephew before committing suicide, calls for mandatory mental health checks for SAPS officers have resurfaced. 事件发生后,有报道称,警官自杀事件不断增多。 The incident follows reports of rising officer suicides. 国家警察专员Fannie Masemola将军敦促警官利用现有的支助服务,包括24/7的咨询,但批评者认为目前的措施不够充分。 National Police Commissioner Gen Fannie Masemola urged officers to use available support services, including 24/7 counselling, but critics argue current measures are insufficient.