Baltimore County Police host a film screening to raise awareness about PTSD [Video]

BALTIMORE COUNTY — First responders are there for us during our worst moments.

As a result, many suffer from years of trauma.

Now, the Baltimore County Police Department wants to raise awareness of the issue.

The department will be screening the documentary PTSD 911 on May 15.

The film explores the lives of first responders and the trauma they face on the job.

The Baltimore County Police Department’s Peer Support & Wellness Team wants to show the film to start a dialogue.

The film tells the stories of three people: a firefighter, a dispatcher and a police officer.

One of the people featured is Desiree Palmer, a police officer in Maryland.

Conrad Weaver, the film director, got the chance to do a ride along with Palmer to get a first hand look at what she has to deal with on a daily basis.

Weaver learned right away PTSD was prevalent in the first responder community.

He also learned many …