Subscribe
Magazine + Enews
Enews
Command
Procedures & Policies
Technology
Training
Patrol
Point of Law
Investigations
Weapons
Vehicle Ops
Special Units
Directory
Tag: Officer Mental Health: Page 4
Patrol
2 Thoughts on Policing in 2020
Here are some thoughts for 2020 to continue to reduce line-of-duty deaths and reverse what appears to be a significant spike in police officer death by suicide.
January 3, 2020
Patrol
Report: 228 American Police Officers Died By Suicide in 2019
For the fourth consecutive year that such data has been collected, more American police officers have been reported to die by suicide than all other line-of-duty deaths combined. According to data released by Blue H.E.L.P.—an organization that tracks police officer suicides while simultaneously seeking to prevent such tragedies from occurring—228 American police officers died by suicide in 2019.
January 2, 2020
Patrol
2019 in Review: American Police Officers Under Fire From All Angles
I try really hard to have a positive outlook. However, by all accounts, the year 2019 was an especially brutal one for law enforcement in America, so this year's final column is going to be unapologetically reflective of this undeniable fact.
December 27, 2019
Patrol
Dave Smith: And What Do You Do Next?
If you believe you might be suffering from PTSD, seek out a professional who can help.
December 16, 2019
Patrol
Alabama Police Officer Dies by Suicide
An officer with the Mobile (AL) Police Department—29-year-old Justin Carmen—was found dead in his patrol unit with a self-inflicted gunshot wound on Friday morning.
December 16, 2019
Patrol
Wisconsin Officer Reportedly Dies by Suicide at Police Station
Sergeant Joseph Ipavec was a 19-year veteran of the Elm Grove Police Department.
November 27, 2019
Training
Dave Smith: What Would Sherlock Do?
One of the most important things an officer needs to learn how to do is relax. And I recommend reading as great entertainment and relaxation.
November 13, 2019
Patrol
Pieces of My Mind
Thoughts on some of the law enforcement news that came across our computers in October.
November 6, 2019
Patrol
New York Officers Convince Off-Duty Officer Not to Take His Own Life
An off-duty NYPD officer reportedly put the barrel of a gun in his mouth during a traffic stop on Long Island and uniformed officers had to convince him to not take his own life.
November 5, 2019
Training
(Video) Mitigating Police Officer Suicide
Nick Greco, who sits on the BlueH.E.L.P. Board of Directors, discusses how agencies can prevent officer suicides and do a better job of supporting the families of officers who died by suicide.
November 4, 2019
Command
Police Leaders Vow to Address Officer Suicide During IACP Session
During the annual gathering of the International Association of Chiefs of Police in Chicago last week, attending law enforcement leaders met to address the apparent rise in police officer suicide, vowing to address the problem with increased mental health support for officers.
November 4, 2019
Patrol
Minnesota Department to Implement Officer Wellness Program
“We live in a culture where asking for help is frowned upon,” said Capt. Jeff Stilwell of the Rochester Police Dept. “Years of history, if you’re hurting in some way, rub a little dirt on it and move on. We’re realizing that’s leading to a lot of bad outcomes not only for the officers and their families but also the level of service we’re providing to the community.”
November 1, 2019
Previous Page
Page 4 of 13
Next Page