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Retired New York City Police Officer Dies from Apparent Suicide

An officer who retired from the New York Police Department reportedly died by suicide on Staten Island on Monday.

September 4, 2019

Patrol

Sister of NYPD Officer Who Died By Suicide Says She Repeatedly Asked Department for Help

The sister of an officer with the New York Police Department who died by suicide last week told CBS News that she repeatedly contacted the agency to warn of her brother's failing mental health.

August 19, 2019

Patrol

New York PBA President on Suicide: "Don't F—king Do It!"

Following two police officer suicides in the span of just over 24 hours this week—the eighth and ninth of the year for the department—the president of the Patrolman's Benevolent Association delivered a blunt message to officers who might be approaching crisis leading to self-harm: "Don't f—king do it!"

August 16, 2019

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9th NYPD Officer Dies by Suicide This Year

An officer with the New York Police Department died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound in Queens on Wednesday evening—the ninth NYPD officer to complete suicide in 2019.

August 15, 2019

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NYPD Officer Dies by Suicide—8th this Year

A 35-year-old police officer with the New York Police Department was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound in his Yonkers home on Tuesday morning—the eighth death by suicide on the department in 2019.

August 13, 2019

Training

NJ Attorney General Announces Plan to Address Officer Suicide

Dubbed the New Jersey Resiliency Program for Law Enforcement, it will require that all New Jersey police officers finish a two-day training course on coping mechanisms by the end of 2022, Attorney General Gurbir Grewal said in a statement.

August 7, 2019

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New York Police Officer Dies of Apparent Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound

An off-duty officer with the New York Police Department reportedly died by apparent suicide over the weekend, marking the seventh such death for the agency so far this year.

July 29, 2019

Patrol

Philadelphia Officer Reportedly Kills Wife, Self

An officer with the Philadelphia Police Department reportedly killed his wife and then turned the gun on himself on Monday.

July 9, 2019

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Talking About Suicide

The only way to address law enforcement officers killing themselves is with frank and honest conversation.

July 7, 2019

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Why Every Cop Should Attend Police Week in DC

During this one extraordinary week you will experience every emotion, and it’s both exhausting and exhilarating.

June 30, 2019

Special Units

NYPD Officer Dies By Suicide—the Fourth in a Month

The 53-year-old officer was a 24-year NYPD veteran who was on vacation at the time of his death.

June 27, 2019

Patrol

How To Spot PTSD in Yourself

Know what to look for so you can seek help for PTSD when needed.

June 19, 2019