Preventing Suicide: a Resource for Police, Firefighters and Other First Line Responders

This booklet is written for police officers, firefighters, & other first-line responders who deal with people in psychological distress, including those who are suicidal. Topics covered include: suicide facts & figures; the contribution of police, firefighters, & other first-line responders to suicide prevention; helping someone who is suicidal; when a suicide attempt occurs; when a suicide occurs; internal support at work to manage issues in the field; & training. (19 refs.)

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