There is Hope: a Training Program for Suicide Awareness and Suicide Potential (In: Suicide and Law Enforcement, edited by D C Sheehan & J I Warren)

In 1997, the state of Georgia law enforcement community was made painfully aware of suicide & its consequences following a series of closely-spaced suicides. This painful awakening led to the conclusion that suicide awareness & prevention are the responsibility of every leader. With the support of the Georgia Chief’s & Georgia Sheriff’s Associations, a request was made for the development of a suicide awareness program. This chapter describes & discusses the elements of this program. JA