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Comprehensive Framework for Preventing Law Enforcement Suicide

Event Dates
Eastern
Location
Online

Suicide prevention efforts are most effective and sustainable when they are implemented as part of a well thought-out, strategic plan which combines evidence-based strategies for different levels of intervention. This webinar will launch a first of its kind resource, A Comprehensive Framework for Law Enforcement Suicide Prevention, outlining key strategies to prevent law enforcement suicide.

Chief Patrick Ridenhour, Danbury, CT Police Department, together with Jennifer Myers, Education Development Center, will provide information on how to develop and implement a customized agency approach to strengthen officer mental wellbeing and prevent officer suicide.

This webinar will feature:

  • Vincent Davenport, Associate Deputy Director, BJA
  • Chief Patrick Ridenhour, Danbury, CT Police Department
  • Jennifer Myers, MA, Violence and Trauma Training Development Manager, Education Development Center

Date Created: September 28, 2020