Protecting those who protect us — What we’re learning about police suicide
Lauren Finestone
An Australian study of police suicide highlights the critical factors that are associated with heightened suicide risk and points to opportunities to strengthen prevention and support.Police are among the occupations at highest risk of both physical and psychological harm, with police suicide now recognised as a serious issue internationally. As attention turns to the causes of police suicide, an Australian study shows that workplace culture, injury management and leadership response are central. Strengthening early intervention, compassion and fairness in these systems is key to protecting the mental health of t...