In the past five years, law enforcement has lost 749 officers to suicide. In this workshop, the presenter will speak about this issue. The discussion will include mental health wellness, the stress of the job, suicide prevention, and why officers do not get assistance. Lastly, the presenter will speak about his personal story of mental health illness and attempted suicide.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion, participants will be able to understand mental health issues in law enforcement.
Upon completion, participants will be able to understand the causes of law enforcement officer suicide.
Upon completion, participants will be able to understand mental health wellness.
Upon completion, participants will be able to understand resources for mental health wellness and suicide prevention.
