September 26th

National Law Enforcement Suicide Awareness Day

National Law Enforcement Suicide Awareness Day is created to recognize the service of officers lost to suicide, raise awareness about suicide in law enforcement and, to remind officers and their families that they are not alone; help is available. This day will help to reduce the stigma associated with seeking help and, recognize that one moment in time does not define a life.

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One moment in time does note define a lifetime of service

The purpose of National Law Enforcement Suicide Awareness Day is to shine a light on the tragedy that is officer suicide as suicide among law enforcement continues to rise.

Created by Blue H.E.L.P in 2020, we want to acknowledge the issue, support the families, and continue to raise awareness with an aim to end suicide.

We are setting aside this day every year to focus on it, offer solutions, and honor those we lost. Just one officer lost to suicide is one too many. It is up to us to break the stigma and ensure that everyone knows that they are not alone.

“Suicide should be pursued as relentlessly as any other cop killer; together, publicly and, with unabating courage.”

– Karen Solomon

Resources

  • Crisis Text Line: Text BLUE to 741741 to connect you with free, 24/7 confidential Crisis Text Line services.
  • COPLINE: This confidential, 24-hour international hotline is answered by trained retired law enforcement officers who can provide access to continuous critical clinical support. Call 1.800.COPLINE (267-5463). Find more information at www.copline.org.
  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, and prevention and crisis resources for anyone. Contact them at 1.800.273.TALK (8255) or visit www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org.
  • 1st Help: 1st Help is a searchable database dedicated to finding emotional, financial, and spiritual assistance for first responders: http://1sthelp.net/

How do I observe this day?

Participate in awareness walks, let others know you will listen if they are feeling depressed or isolated, remind first responders that they are important to our community. 

How to Observe National Law Enforcement Suicide Awareness Day

  • Tell others about the day
  • Participate in awareness walks
  • Host an event (like an awareness walk)
  • Let others know you will listen if they are feeling depressed or isolated
  • Remind first responders that they are important to our community
  • Learn the warning signs of suicide
  • Make a donation
  • Share on social media accounts
  • Start a fundraiser
  • Read the latest articles on the progress that is being made
  • Wear a shirt or ribbon to show your support

LE Suicide Awareness Walks

Each year, more law enforcement officers die by suicide than are feloniously killed in the line of duty. At Blue H.E.L.P., we are trying to reduce the stigma surrounding emotional health for law enforcement, acknowledge the service and sacrifice of those we lost to suicide, bring awareness to issue, and assist families in the aftermath. Proceeds of these walks will fund care packages for families and departments after a suicide, grief camps, training, and other costs associated with awareness and prevention.

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Law Enforcement Suicide Awareness Day

National Law Enforcement Suicide Awareness Day is created to recognize the service of officers lost to suicide, raise awareness about suicide in law enforcement and, to remind officers and their families that they are not alone; help is available. This day will help to reduce the stigma associated with seeking help and, recognize that one moment in time does not define a life.

2nd Annual Blue H.E.L.P. Honor Dinner

Westin Galleria Dallas 13340 Dallas Pkwy, Dallas

Annual Blue H.E.L.P. Dinner honoring officers we lost to suicide. To be held at the Westin Galleria Dallas.

Smoke the Stigma

Belvoir Fire Department 4189 NC-33, Greenville

Law Hawg has teamed up with Blue H.E.L.P. to raise awareness for mental health and to honor the First Responders that have lost their lives to suicide. We also teamed up to ensure that our community can benefit by providing food to a local organization so that the public can be fed after the event.