United States Attorney’s Office Launches Online Messaging Campaign to Highlight the Importance of Law Enforcement Wellness

     PHOENIX – The United States Attorney’s Office will implement an online messaging campaign in September during National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month to highlight the importance of law enforcement wellness and suicide prevention. According to Badge of Life, more officers die of suicide than from gunfire and traffic accidents combined. The Police Suicide Study estimates that an average of 130 law enforcement suicides occur per year.

     Acting United States Attorney Elizabeth A. Strange said, “Law enforcement officers often encounter dangerous and stressful situations that cause psychological distress. We should take the time to honor our law enforcement partners for their selfless acts of courage and encourage them to take care of their emotional and psychological well-being.”

     During September, the U.S. Attorney’s Office will disseminate specific messages via social media using the hashtag #OfficerWellness.

RELEASE NUMBER: 2017-087_LEA WELLNESS

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