Suicide for Family

17 Tips to Help Prevent Police Suicide

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KEY POINTS Police officers are twice as likely to kill themselves as to be killed in the line of duty. To prevent someone from killing themselves, don’t mince words. Two crucial ways to intervene with a suicidal officer are to…

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Crisis Text Line

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Text 741741 to connect with a volunteer Crisis Counselor for Free 24/7. Support is at your fingertips. Through text, chat, and WhatsApp

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Addressing Suicide Among First Responders: How Colleagues, Friends, and Family Can Help

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Whether they’re running into burning buildings, engaging an active shooter, or navigating crowded streets at high speeds on the way to a hospital, first responders often put their lives at risk as part of the job. And while they may…

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Karla McLaren : Let’s Talk about Suicide

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Suicidal feelings range from soft to intense, but if you are feeling any level of suicidal urges right now, don’t feel as if you have to wait until you’re in the throes of torment to reach out for help. If…

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BlueHelp

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Honoring the Service of Law Enforcement Officers Who Died by Suicide. Offering comfort and honor to the families who have lost an officer to suicide is necessary to maintain the credibility of the thin blue line. All officers, regardless of…

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