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The manhunt for a cop killer enters its ninth day as veteran police officer Roger Sutherland discusses the devastating impact on police nationwide and the challenges of the ongoing search operation.
• Impact on police officers across Australia has been heavier than anticipated, with even retired officers deeply affected
• No closure yet with the suspect still at large, making it particularly difficult for officers
• Over 100 properties searched in rugged alpine terrain requiring careful tactical approaches
• Search operation costing approximately $200,000 per day, stretching police resources thin
• Conspiracy theories online causing additional distress to grieving officers
• Officers from the same station as the fallen are dealing with hostile demonstrations while mourning
• Special Operations Group (SOG) are elite, highly trained specialists who train with SAS
• Mental health impact will be extensive with prediction of "losing at least 20 members" to PTSD
• Police family connection remains strong even after retirement
• Upcoming funerals on Friday and Monday will be extremely difficult without case closure
Support the police community by donating to Blue Ribbon (Blue Ribbon Day is September 29th) or Police Legacy, which has established a special fund for the families of the fallen officers.
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Chapters
1. Nine Days of Searching (00:00:00)
2. The Impact on Police Nationwide (00:04:53)
3. Dealing with Online Conspiracies (00:10:09)
4. The Reality of the Search Operation (00:14:49)
5. Understanding Police Tactical Response (00:22:25)
6. The Broader Mental Health Impact (00:30:46)
7. Supporting the Police Community (00:35:40)
8. Elite Training and Special Operations (00:40:54)
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