SERVICES

Law enforcement agencies have a responsibility to prioritize the mental health and well-being of their officers. This includes implementing a multi-faceted approach to prevention and intervention, starting with primary prevention through Behavioral Health Training. By providing all officers with the knowledge, awareness, and resilience needed to cope with traumatic events, agencies can help prevent future mental health problems.

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For officers who are struggling with stress and trauma, agencies should offer assistance which includes providing a list of options for self care. Avoiding the struggles will continue to intensify which leads to potential suicide ideations.

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*Training provided by Elizabeth Pol, MA. Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB) Approved Certified Instructor. Law enforcement experience of 19 years with the Chicago Police Department. 

Following a death by suicide a common question asked by many is "WHY?" Suicide autopsies aide us in answering the "WHY" allowing a certified investigator to go back and gather information related to the risk factors present and protective factors that had diminished in a person's life. All of the information collected provides answers to the questions of why an individual made the decision to end their life. This information also gives us the ability to better understand suicidal behaviors and risk factors and implement proactive measures for our first responders. 

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*Certified Suicide Psychological Autopsy Investigator by the American Association of Suicidology. 

When individuals experience stress, anxiety, grief, and emotional dysregulation their nervous system is Animals have a way of brining calm to our nervous system. Therefore, interacting with a therapy dog is a great way for people to find calm during emotional and psychological distress.

 

Arlo, who is a five-year-old Bullmastiff is a gentle giant who has been certified and trained as a therapy dog and serves military and first responders by bringing calm to those with his calm and 

Diffusion is a widely recognized process, particularly within the emergency services, to effectively support staff who have experienced an extraordinary or traumatic incident at work, especially those that engage in violence, assault, or injury.

 

It better protects individuals and corporations and has a significant effect on managing immediate trauma and facilitating a more rapid return to the workplace. The ROI is substantial.

 

These events may have a significant impact on staff members (as detailed by the Health & Safety Executive (HSE)) including:

• Absenteeism, guilt & fear.

• Insomnia & nightmares.

• Anger, anxiety & depression.

• Difficulties performing tasks.

• Increased use of alcohol & medication.