Officer Suicide

"We are all in shock and saddened to our very core. Our hearts go out to the families of all those involved," Sheriff Matt Gentry said

A personal journey through grief, guilt and the search for suicide prevention in law enforcement

The dark thoughts we hide can become lethal. But when these thoughts are brought into the light of day, we can openly evaluate them, and remember what keeps us in the fight

Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia wrote in a memo that Officer Bacon’s death is “a heartbreaking loss for our DPD family” and asked others to “never hesitate to reach out”

"They all liked him because he always kept them laughing,” said Fire Chief Willie Owens about the former firefighter and police recruit

If passed, the bill would make victims' families eligible for a $100,000 survivors benefit

Responders found the 22-year-old officer inside his home and rushed him to a hospital, where he died a short time later

Police union representatives believe heavy workloads, canceled days off, and an anti-police climate are contributing factors to officers’ mental health concerns

How a retired police commander is changing the narrative of mental health and healing

An initial ruling stated Jerome Lannon was not killed in the line of duty, so his widow would not be awarded his death benefits

Capt. Fred Bobbitt died by suicide in February 2022; the family believes “inaction by city officials caused Bobbitt emotional distress”

Carlos Yanez, Jr. was wounded a year ago after being shot four times during a traffic stop

The department also has 15 peer counselors – with more to come

The Public Safety Officer Support Act supports first responders who experienced PTSD or died by suicide following exposure to certain traumatic events

Lori Lightfoot’s speech during a graduation and promotion ceremony was met with criticism from the PD, the city’s leaders and fallen officers’ family members