Words matter and talking about suicide can be difficult. The way a police agency talks about suicide can have a significant impact on suicide prevention. Agencies, officers, and family members can learn how to properly talk about the topic of suicide in Messaging about Suicide Prevention in Law Enforcement: Strategies for Safe and Positive Messaging. This resource helps encourage conversation, promote resiliency, boost help-seeking, and encourage other behaviors that will help prevent suicide.

You can also watch the Preventing Law Enforcement Suicide Strategies for Effective and Positive Messaging here.