COLONIAL HEIGHTS, Va. — September 26 marks Law Enforcement Suicide Awareness Day, which looks to honor the service of officers who died by suicide and raise awareness that help is available.
Research shows that law enforcement officers, as well as firefighters, are more likely to die from suicide than in the line of duty.
Ashley Sharp of the Emporia Police Department wears a special bracelet in remembrance of Leo Pasada, who died by suicide at age 36 in 2020…