05 January 2019

For Third Straight Year, Police Officer Suicides Exceed Combined Causes of Line-of-duty Deaths

Blue H.E.L.P. (an organization that strives to reduce mental health stigma through education, advocate for benefits for those suffering from post-traumatic stress, and bring awareness to suicide and mental health issues of law enforcement officers) recently reported that, in 2018, at least 159 officers died by suicide (including thirteen from New England), nine percent more than the total number of line-of-duty deaths resulting from 15 other causes such as felonious assault, patrol vehicle accident, heart attack, duty-related illness.

To access a copy of the complete report, please visit:

Blue H.E.L.P.: 159 American Police Officers Died by Suicide in 2018

Media report:

Officer.com: Report: Law Enforcement Officer Suicides Outpaced Line of Duty Deaths in 2018

Background information:

Blue H.E.L.P.

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