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Tag: Officer Suicide
Patrol
Florida Deputy Kills Self Near Agency’s Headquarters
The Highlands County Sheriff's Office said they are now conducting a death investigation at their headquarters in Sebring. Authorities identified the deputy as 56-year-old Paul Robitaille, a detention deputy.
January 31, 2024
Command
New Jersey Sheriff Dies from Apparent Suicide in Restaurant
Witnesses say Passaic County Sheriff Richard Berdnik walked into the restroom around 3:30 p.m. followed moments later by the sound of a gunshot ringing through the eatery.
January 24, 2024
Patrol
Family Suing L.A. County Over Deputy’s Suicide, Claiming Overtime Led to Death
Brad Gage, the attorney representing the Atilano family, is also representing Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer’s family in their similar wrongful death claim.
December 11, 2023
Patrol
Country Music Singer, Former Officer Working to Prevent Officer Suicide
Frank Ray spent a decade as an officer in Las Cruces, New Mexico, before retiring and launching his country music career. Despite no longer working in law enforcement, he remains committed to his policing family.
November 29, 2023
Patrol
4 LASD Employees Die in Unrelated Suicides Over 2 Days
L.A. County Sheriff Robert Luna said, "We are stunned to learn of these deaths, and it has sent shockwaves of emotions throughout the department as we try and cope with the loss of not just one, but four beloved active and retired members of our departmen
November 8, 2023
Patrol
Dallas Officer Dies from Apparent Suicide Day After Fatal Shooting of Suspect
Officer Matthew Bacon had been with Dallas police for 18 years. The department held sessions for officers Wednesday to discuss wellness after the chief informed the department about the officer’s death.
August 10, 2023
Featured
Coroner Says MS Police Recruit Died by Suicide at Academy
Hinds County Coroner Sharon Grisham Stewart said Tuesday that the unnamed recruit "took his own life by gunfire.”
May 2, 2023
Command
Maine Bill Would Make Some Police Suicides Duty Deaths
The public safety committee voted unanimously Wednesday to send L.D. 439, sponsored by Rep. Suzanne Salisbury, D-Westbrook, to the full legislature.
March 30, 2023
Patrol
My Downward Spiral and Recovery
After I shot someone on duty, alcohol, drugs, and other self-destructive behaviors nearly killed me…then I sought help.
January 6, 2023
Command
Chicago PD Criticized Over Officer Suicides in Consent Decree Report
The criticism is part of the latest report on police reform efforts through the consent decree, and comes on the heels of another officer taking her own life this week.
December 19, 2022
Patrol
Experts to Talk Officer Mental Wellness in Free ILET Virtual Event
“Blue H.E.L.P. provides families, friends, co-workers, and agencies the ability to find assistance when dealing with suicides within the first responder community,” explains Steven Hough, co-founder of Blue H.E.L.P.
November 18, 2022
Patrol
NYPD Officer Jumps from Bridge in Apparent Suicide
Officer Scott Cohn reportedly jumped off the Throgs Neck Bridge Monday night, leaving his keys and cell phone in his car in the middle of the bridge.
September 14, 2022
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