Suicide

The most common victim-offender relationship involving homicide scene staging is an intimate partner relationship

An infant was found unharmed inside the home and was turned over to a family member

"Tell me what's going on. We don't want to hurt you. Tell me what's going on," an officer says

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

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

“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