15 Questions
Which of the following is true about suicide in the United States?
It is the 10th leading cause of premature death
Why are police officers considered to be at higher risk of suicide?
They have a stressful nature of policing
What is the rate of suicide among police compared to the general population?
It varies depending on the time period considered
Which group is it too simplistic to compare police with?
The general population
Which group has been found to have similar or greater risks of suicide compared to police?
Firefighters
Which group of police officers has been found to have higher suicide rates than the general population?
Minority police officers
Which age range has been found to have a cluster of suicides among police officers?
40-44 years
Which of the following work patterns can lead to stress among police officers?
Working long and erratic hours
What is one reason why police officers avoid contacting mental health professionals?
They have a mistrust of mental health professionals
What coping strategy has traditionally been used by police officers?
Alcohol
Which career stage of police officers is particularly at risk of suicide?
Mid-career
Which of the following is a postvention strategy for dealing with the aftermath of a suicide?
Conducting debriefings
Why is there a need for better controlled studies into the epidemiology of police suicide?
To investigate the factors associated with police officer suicide
What is CISD?
A group intervention technique for officers involved in a critical incident
Why are organizations often under pressure to 'do something' after a police officer suicide?
To meet public and internal expectations
Test your knowledge on work patterns and operational stressors in policing. Find out how long and erratic hours, shift work, repetitive tasks, and lack of training can contribute to stress among police officers.
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