Suicide
Suicide is always preventable. If you are having thoughts of suicide or feeling suicidal, please call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline immediately at 800-273-8255. Counselors are also available to chat at www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org. Remember: You deserve to be supported, and it is never too late to seek help. Speak with someone today.
Law enforcement may encounter this phenomenon more frequently in the coming weeks as people seek ways to deal with COVID-19 illness or catastrophic financial losses
A BOLO for five call types officers may respond to during the current national emergency
A police chaplain and officers respond to a call from a woman who suspected her son had killed himself
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
The city unanimously passed an ordinance to extend LODD benefits to suicide deaths
The case, ruled a suicide, is being reopened as investigators search for escaped inmate Casey White
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
The August incident began when crowds mistook a homicide suspect’s suicide for an officer-involved shooting
Timothy Francis, 50, was a veteran detective in Washington, D.C.
Understanding community care, emergency aid and exigent circumstances will help officers make better legal and tactical decisions
Officials said misinformation about the death of a Black homicide suspect set off more unrest
The man told police at the hospital that he was diagnosed the previous night and wanted to die
Michelle Schack worked quickly to prevent the woman from buying a gun and using to harm herself and her daughter
Public safety professionals of all ranks and positions can learn to convey messages of hope and resiliency
The officer used a TASER on a suicidal man who was doused in flammable liquid and holding a lighter
“We are hopeful that by not remaining silent about Jon’s death by suicide, we can honor who he truly was and encourage others to reach out for help”
If suicide prevention is to be accepted as a part of our culture, it has to start at the beginning of an officer’s career
Filmmakers document the inner workings and personal reflections of the San Antonio Police Department’s 10-person mental health unit
Jim and Doug discuss if the stigma of seeking help has finally been smashed
A firearm pointed at a container can pose a threat to an entire group of people, depending on the contents of the container
The officer was able to talk the man back down to safety
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