Law Enforcement
Police officers can contribute to suicide prevention in many ways. They can help individuals at risk for suicide stay safe and obtain the help they need, and can also provide support to survivors at the scene of a suicide. Law enforcement agencies also have a role to play in assisting officers themselves, as the trauma and stress of responding to crises could increase suicide risk in this population.
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- See our Survivors of Suicide Loss page to learn more about this group. For more on other settings and groups, see our Settings and Populations pages.
Recommended Resources
Police-mental health collaboration (PMHC) toolkit
This toolkit provides resources for law enforcement agencies to partner with mental health providers to effectively res...
Breaking the silence: Suicide prevention in law enforcement
The report was generated through the National Symposium on Law Enforcement Officer Suicide and Mental Health: Breaking ...
The role of law enforcement officers in preventing suicide
This sheet provides basic information to help law enforcement officers recognize and respond to people who may be suici...
In Harm’s Way: Law Enforcement Suicide Prevention
In Harm’s Way: Law Enforcement Suicide Prevention is an eight-hour train-the-trainers program that provides a co...
All Resources Related to Law Enforcement
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“I Want to Help My People”: Tribal Nations in Oklahoma Focus on Mental Health Treatment
2022
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CALIFORNIA: Removing Cops from Behavioral Crisis Calls: “We Need to Change the Model”
2020
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CALIFORNIA: Marin Unveils First Countywide Suicide Prevention Strategic Plan
2020
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NEW YORK: As NYPD Suicides Rise, City to Provide Officers Free Mental Health Care
2019
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NEW JERSEY: New Jersey Launches Nation's First State Program to Prevent Police Officer Suicide
2019
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Guidelines/Recommendations
Community support resource for those impacted by gun violence
2019
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WASHINGTON: Behavioral Health Navigators Step In Where Police Step Out
2018
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MASSACHUSETTS: Regional Effort Better Equips Officers for Behavioral Health Disorders
2018
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CANADA: OPP Announces Review, Enhancement to Mental Health Strategy Following Member Suicides
2018
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NORTH DAKOTA: Law Enforcement Agencies Use New Tool to Prevent Officer Suicide
2018
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MINNESOTA: Police Calls Involving Mental Health Have Doubled. St. Paul Now Devotes a Unit to Them
2018
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More Officers and Firefighters Died of Suicide than Line-of-Duty Deaths in 2017
2018
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INDIANA: Instead of Jailing Those with Mental Illness, Here's What Indianapolis Is Doing
2018
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Article/Chapter
First responders: Behavioral health concerns, emergency response, and trauma
2018
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INDIANA: Cumberland Police Launch Team to Connect People Struggling with Mental Health with Available Resources
2018
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COLORADO: Colo. Sheriff's Office to Pair Mental Health Specialists with Deputies
2018
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TENNESSEE: Highway Patrol Trains Full Force in Suicide Prevention Techniques
2018
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Tackling the Stigma: Copline Hotline Helps Officers Struggling with Mental Health
2018
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Report
The way forward: Federal action for a system that works for all people living with SMI and SED and their families and caregivers – Full report
2017
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ENGLAND AND WALES: Police to Get New Guidance for Responding to People with Mental Health Issues
2016
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CANADA: Calgary Police Service mental health program drawing international attention
2015
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PENNSYLVANIA: New documentary addresses stress, suicide among police officers
2015
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Guidelines/Recommendations
Preventing Suicide: A resource for police, firefighters and other first line responders
2009
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