What’s the issue
Warning signs exist, but if I seek
help, I could lose my job. For many of us, asking for help is a sign of
weakness and jeopardizes our
careers. Before you lose another
friend, partner, spouse, one of
your own, consider a simple phone
call to Safe Call Now.
It’s evident in the numbers
A study done by police psychologists
in California indicated police officers
are more likely to commit suicide
than be killed in the line of duty.
Data shows 19 Los Angeles police
officers killed themselves between
1998 and 2007, whereas 7 died in
the line of duty during the same
time period.
Since 1993, 20 FBI agents have
committed suicide.
Numerous studies indicate the rate
of suicide among law enforcement
officers is 3 times higher than that of
the general population. We lose 1
officer every 18 hours due to
suicide
What can I do
Safe Call Now is a resource for
public safety agency employees to
speak confidentially with officers,
former law enforcement officers,
public safety professionals and/or
mental healthcare providers who
are familiar with your line of work.
This resource is not tied to Fitness
-For-Duty or EAP.
It is a safe place to turn, to get
help from individuals who
understand the demands of your
job and who may have endured
the same struggles. |
Public Safety is a stressful,
demanding career. You keep
communities safe. You protect
life and property. You enforce
laws. You resolve conflicts.
Public safety rests on your
shoulders. 