During rounds of housing cells, deputies cut free an inmate with a sheet tied around his neck and the cell bars
The stress of prison work contributes to addiction, burnout and even suicide; however, correctional officer mental health often goes unaddressed
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The death of Brunel resembles Epstein’s death by hanging in a New York prison cell in August 2019 that was ruled a suicide
Valentino Rodriguez Jr. was "throwing up all the time at work and hyperventilating" from depression and PTSD
FCC Coleman Officer Phillip Tippett, 47, died by suicide after bringing a gun onto the compound and shooting himself
Emotional trauma can catch up to correctional officers, which can lead to problems at home and other self-destructive behaviors
'Feeling trapped' can increase the odds of a person having suicidal thoughts – here are some strategies to break out of that thinking
Gabriela Contreras risked her position at Lewis Prison when she leaked videos that revealed cell doors that didn't lock
In a recent webinar, experts shared best tactics for suicide prevention messaging in public safety
Public safety professionals of all ranks and positions can learn to convey messages of hope and resiliency
New legislation expands enhanced mental health services access to officers in crisis
Agencies across the state are developing a suicide-prevention policy after at least 16 COs died by suicide in the past decade
Of the 5,000 first responders surveyed, nearly 60% talked about depression, trauma, alcohol use and suicidal thoughts
If suicide prevention is to be accepted as a part of our culture, it has to start at the beginning of an officer's career
The DOC has appointed an employee wellness program manager in response to concerns about stress and suicides among COs
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