Tragically, law enforcement officers have a 54% increase in suicide risk when compared to the civilian population (McAward, 2022). The risk is greatest within smaller agencies which lack resources and extensive support networks to help officers in need. SCU Services is dedicated to supporting resources which help the guardians of our society deal with the significant and multiple stressors of a very difficult job. However, if a suicide tragedy should strike a brother or sister in blue, SCU Services is committed to ensuring that no family bears the cost of cleaning up a law enforcement suicide tragedy*.
SCU Services is committed to ensuring no family bears the cost of cleaning up a law enforcement suicide tragedy. Law Enforcement agency administrators should contact SCU Services to provide cleanup of suicide tragedies of law enforcement, corrections and emergency telecommunicator personnel.
SCU Services will pay for the insurance deductible of the claim filed for human biological remediation. If insurance is unavailable to pay for remediation of the tragedy, SCU Services will provide the remediation at no cost to the family.
The National Consortium on Preventing Law Enforcement Suicide model identifies and provides 11 broad strategies that represent a comprehensive framework for law enforcement suicide prevention and mental health promotion.
The brief presents research findings obtained from a broad, but not exhaustive, review of research studies relevant to the prevention of suicide in law enforcement. Contents include effective strategies and best practices for preventing suicide among officers.
The brief presents research findings obtained from a broad, but not exhaustive, review of research studies relevant to the prevention of suicide in law enforcement. Contents include effective strategies and best practices for preventing suicide among officers.
Research has shown that messaging about suicide can either increase the risk of suicide and undermine prevention efforts or promote positive behaviors and support prevention goals.
Research has shown that messaging about suicide can either increase the risk of suicide and undermine prevention efforts or promote positive behaviors and support prevention goals.
If you would like more information about how to manage a suicide, check out our blog Managing a Tragic Event: Suicide Response for Property Owners and Family or give us a call at (866) 614-1638. We would love to help you with any questions you have.
