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Ethan James

Tas cop's work fear after PTSD diagnosis

An inquest is examining the death of Sergeant Robert Anthony Cooke, as well as three other officers. (Rob Blakers/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

A dedicated veteran Tasmanian police officer who took his own life feared his post-traumatic stress disorder diagnosis would prevent him from returning to work.

An inquest is examining the October 2020 death of Sergeant Robert Anthony Cooke, 49, as well as the suicides of three other police officers in separate incidents.

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