Police Suicide

This book provides realistic insight into the life of a police officer through a police officer's eyes. Presenting invaluable lessons learned by a Chicago police officer with more than 20 years of experience, this book supplies graphic details of what an officer goes through to survive on the streets, as well what he or she gives up in return. A must-read for every new recruit and anyone currently working in law enforcement, this book addresses the critical issues involved with an occupation in policing.

Ronald A. Rufo

Foreword, Acknowledgments, Editor, Introduction, 1 Welcome to the Police Academy, 2 Police and the Three Arenas of Social Interaction, 3 Tell Me That I Am Wrong: Who We Are versus Who We Ought to Be, 4 Police Stress and Burnout, 5 Trauma, Critical Incidents, Risk Factors, Acute Stress, and PTSD, 6 Nine Personal Issues That Can Be Detrimental to an Officer, 7 Emotional Health and Concerns: A Cry for Help Is the First Indication That There Is a Problem, 8 Suicide Is Never a Dry Run, 9 Police Suicide, 10 Law Enforcement Suicide Prevention, 11 Conclusion