Indiana sheriff's special badges promote suicide prevention

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Indiana sheriff's special badges promote suicide prevention

CROWN POINT, Ind. (WISH) — Lake County Sheriff Oscar Martinez Jr. has issued purple and teal, star-shaped badges and patches to promote suicide prevention. In a Facebook post, the sheriff said, “I have issued special badges and patches for our patrol officers to wear featuring the colors purple and teal, which symbolize suicide awareness and prevention. We hope the badges initiate a healthy dialogue about personal wellness, mental health and way…