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Fostering hope by uniting survivors of law enforcement suicide to support one another and honor our fallen heroes.

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…

The National Consortium on Preventing Law Enforcement Suicide is a group of multidisciplinary experts with a common goal of preventing officer suicide. Convened by the IACP, the Consortium focuses on solutions to emerging challenges and successes in addressing mental health…

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…

The aftermath of a suicide attempt can be filled with raw and complicated emotions. Finding hope after surviving a suicide attempt is possible. Whether you have had recent history with an attempt or your experience was in the past, the…

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…

AFSP lists U.S. and international suicide bereavement support groups as a public service to loss survivors. We do not run, recommend, endorse or fund any of the groups listed.

As we close the month of September, we recognize National Law Enforcement Suicide Awareness Day. According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, there are an average of 130 suicide deaths per day. The number of suicides amongst law enforcement…