Suicide

“It was incredibly uplifting to hear Sgt. Haas’ first words to the person he pulled from danger – ‘I love you.’’'

The remaining victim was being treated at a hospital for gunshot wounds that police said were not life-threatening

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

The situation began when officers were called regarding a suicidal man parked outside a government building in Mobile

The officers, who spent close to 90 minutes talking to the man, had just gone through training for this type of situation

“It’s a tough time for everyone in your position, I’m here with you,” Trooper Kyle Kaelberer said

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

Rescue crews face multiple challenges, including what to do if a person is uncooperative or if they attempt to jump from the stainless-steel net

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

"What we see in this career, the calls that we get, can take a toll on somebody's mental health and wellness," said Cheshire County Sheriff Eli Rivera

The city unanimously passed an ordinance to extend LODD benefits to suicide deaths

Officers, for all their discipline and strength, are at greater risk of debilitating depression and suicide than the general public

Police say the massacre appears to be a triple murder-suicide

A year ago Pamela Perry told police that her boyfriend was building bombs in an RV trailer at his home, according to court documents