by davidblackphd@gmail.com | Sep 26, 2019 | Wellness
Editor’s note: If you or someone you know is considering suicide, call the U.S. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255) or visit suicidepreventionlifeline.org. By now you’re probably aware that September is Suicide Prevention Month....
by davidblackphd@gmail.com | Aug 22, 2019 | Leadership, News, Public Safety, Wellness
The bi-partisan bill, Supporting and Treating Officers In Crisis (STOIC) Act of 2019, was signed in into law on July 25, 2019. The bill will provide $7.5 M in grants annually to “…support police officer family services, stress reduction, and suicide prevention.”...
by davidblackphd@gmail.com | Jul 27, 2019 | Leadership, News, Public Safety, Technology
Source: https://www.kron4.com/news/bay-area/one-bay-area-police-chief-taking-proactive-approach-to-stopping-officer-suicides/ by: Philippe Djegal Posted: Jul 26, 2019 / 07:38 PM PDT / Updated: Jul 26, 2019 / 07:38 PM PDT PINOLE (KRON) — Nationwide, more than 100...
by davidblackphd@gmail.com | Jul 13, 2019 | News, Public Safety, Wellness
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed a bipartisan bill that provides support for police and firefighters seeking help for PTSD at Engine 10 Station of Waterbury Fire Department. Specifically, SB 164, AN ACT INCLUDING CERTAIN MENTAL OR EMOTIONAL IMPAIRMENTS WITHIN...