Correctional Suicide

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

The death of Brunel resembles Epstein’s death by hanging in a New York prison cell in August 2019 that was ruled a suicide

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

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

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