September 26th
National Law Enforcement Suicide Awareness DayNational 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.
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.Â
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
Latest Past Events
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, DallasAnnual 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, GreenvilleLaw 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.