In October 2008, the Governor of New Jersey formed a task force to study police suicide in that state. The Task Force shared expertise, reviewed material on police suicide, & invited guest speakers to make presentations. Law enforcement supervisors were surveyed on their utilization of mental health services for their officers. 4 recommendations were made: providing more suicide awareness training for officers & supervisors; improving access to & increasing the effectiveness of existing resources; adopting best practices; & combating the reluctance of officers to seek help.