Raises officer’s and supervisors awareness, understanding, and recognition of the phenomenon commonly referred to as Suicide by Cop. It describes what constitutes a Suicide by Cop incident and addresses the belief that these incidents are often no win situations for responding police officers.

The course assesses the ability of call intake personnel, dispatchers, and first responders to recognize a potential Suicide by Cop incident.  It teaches frequently observed behaviours, common myths and realities associated with suicidal conduct. It discusses methods for identifying and dealing with these events, with an emphasis on police officer and bystander safety.

The course identifies tactical considerations and discusses alternatives for handling potential Suicide by Cop incidents.  It uses videotapes to show actual Suicide by Cop occurrences, re-enactments and discusses current events. It will explain what is a Psychological Autopsy and the investigative methods to use in determining if in fact a Suicide by Cop incident has occurred.  Finally, the course examines the psychological impact on the involved police officers and their related agencies and possible litigation issues for both. 

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