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Go over list of officer’s immediate problems The “S” list ? Which problem “broke the Camel’s back”? ? Ask “why now”? as opposed to yesterday or tomorrow? Will give a clue to the most pressing problem. ? Odds are officer tried to do everything to fix the problem “Swallowed the elephant whole” WHEN SUICIDE IS IMMINENT Some officers will not be able to trust Imminent suicide is a “hemorrhage of the self” Know, in advance, where you can get professional emergency help fast. A trusted mental health professional or emergency service ? Try to get the officer to lay down the weapon away from the both of you Tell officer you cannot work with him/her if You are afraid and you want to trust him/her Beware of third parties asking for the weapon- you may not know their previous relation to the Officer (may be officer’s problem) ? If officer wants to leave, do not restrain . Do not go after him. Let other officers handle attempt to apprehend. You are more useful as a friend than a “chaser” ? If you get the officer to agree to go to an emergency mental health facility, take him/her there. Have another officer drive while you stay in the vehicle and continue to talk with the officer. Bottom line Develop and maintain trust. No successful intervention can be made if the officer cannot attach to you with trust. It does not have be a big trust, but it does have to be trust. As a supervisor, you are in a good position Dealing With the Aftermath of a Law Enforcement Suicide SUICIDE The sudden and often violent death of suicide can be traumatic for other officers as well as family…. Often Worse Than a Line of Duty Death Dennis Conroy, PhD Lack of specific focus for anger Confusion caused by lack of protocol Suicide fragments a department Individual moral/religious values come into play Mental health of some employees are effected Relationship of the deceased with surviving employees. Where