Police Suicide

IACP 2021 preview: 20,000 points of undeniable data on suicide in law enforcement

Blue H.E.L.P. presents a breakdown of law enforcement suicide statistics collected since 2016

Retired NC cop finishes 4,200-mile bicycle trip for police suicide awareness

Christopher Lowrance's grueling trip has benefited Blue H.E.L.P., a nonprofit working to ride the stigma of discussing police mental health

This iconic tactical backpack gets an upgrade

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Customizable organization, hidden compartments and extra padding in the Rush 2.0 series tactical backpack means you can carry all your stuff just the way you like it

2 more officers who responded to Jan. 6 attack die by suicide; total rises to 4

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Officers Gunther Hashida and Kyle DeFreytag took their own lives in recent weeks, police confirmed

Why command must represent a foundation for wellness

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As a leader, you are creating a partnership with your people, for your people, for their health and wellness

Retired cop to bike 4,200 miles for police suicide awareness

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Chris Lowrance will fly to Oregon to start his 90-day ride across the country

Be honest: We are not doing enough about law enforcement suicide

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Police leaders must address why officers are not accessing internal resources to seek help

Monitoring law enforcement suicide

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The Law Enforcement Suicide Data Collection Act aims to better understand and prevent suicides among current and past LEOs

Chicago officer dies in apparent suicide at police station

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The death comes about seven months after a high-ranking Chicago police official was found shot to death by suicide in his office

Racing to recovery: How motorsports supports officer wellness

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The motorsports industry has become one of the first sports to truly take notice of police suicide

Mo. police officer dies on duty in apparent suicide

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The officer, who was feared to be suicidal, had been on a break and missing in his personal vehicle, police said

Off-duty Capitol Police officer dies in apparent suicide

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The officer, Howard Liebengood, was 51

10 must-listen-to Policing Matters podcasts of 2020

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From mixed martial arts to sleep deprivation, here are some of the most popular Policing Matters podcasts of the year

What are the symptoms of PTSD?

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Here are the signs to look for

Safety and wellness threats are different for rural officers — here’s what police leaders need to know

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There is a 'healthcare desert' in rural communities, with a near complete absence of mental healthcare providers in general, never mind ones versed in police stress or trauma