Psychological Effects of Suicide by cop on Involved Officers (In: Suicide and Law Enforcement, edited by D C Sheehan & J I Warren)

This chapter offers insight into how officers cope with both the short- & long-term psychological effects of suicide-by-cop. Interviews with officers involved in suicide or suicide attempts, self-labeled as suicide-by-cop, were reviewed in light of varied psychological effects on the officers. Impact on officers’ sense of self, family life, interpersonal relationships, & job functions were analyzed in light of the officer’s perception & compared to the perception of family members. JA