We are proud to support Sun Coast Police Benevolent Association President Jonathan Vazquez and General Counsel/Executive Director Sasha Lohn, Esq., in launching a first-of-its-kind law enforcement mental health college certificate program uniquely built for active and retired law enforcement officers to earn college credits and an applied mental health certificate. Our collective belief is that licensed mental health counselors with law enforcement experience can help make our officers and community healthier and safer. The students in this inaugural cohort are from law enforcement agencies across Tampa Bay—including the St. Petersburg Police Department, Tampa Police Department, and Tampa International Airport Police Department! We stand hand in hand with Chiefs Foundation, Representative Linda Chaney, and Senator Ed Hooper to cover all tuition costs for their three-semester curriculum, including vital courses like counseling and interviewing skills, substance abuse information, and family interactions. The program is housed and taught by the talented faculty at St. Petersburg College under the leadership of SPC President Tonjua Williams.