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Understanding police suicide: Research-based strategies to prevent officer loss

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Law enforcement suicide remains one of the most difficult and urgent challenges facing the profession — a crisis that affects officers, families and agencies alike. In this episode of the Policing Matters podcast, host Jim Dudley sits down with researchers Dr. Kathleen Padilla and Jessica Dockstader to discuss their study, “Bearing the Badge, Battling Inner Struggles: Understanding Suicidal Ideation in Law Enforcement.”

Their research explores how factors like organizational stress, access to mental health resources, and even relationship status influence officer wellness. In this conversation, they share what one in four officers’ reports of suicidal ideation tell us about policing today — and how changing culture, communication and leadership can turn awareness into prevention.

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This episode of the Policing Matters podcast is sponsored by OfficerStore. Learn more about getting the gear you need at prices you can afford by visiting OfficerStore.com.

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Content provided by Police1.com. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Police1.com or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

Law enforcement suicide remains one of the most difficult and urgent challenges facing the profession — a crisis that affects officers, families and agencies alike. In this episode of the Policing Matters podcast, host Jim Dudley sits down with researchers Dr. Kathleen Padilla and Jessica Dockstader to discuss their study, “Bearing the Badge, Battling Inner Struggles: Understanding Suicidal Ideation in Law Enforcement.”

Their research explores how factors like organizational stress, access to mental health resources, and even relationship status influence officer wellness. In this conversation, they share what one in four officers’ reports of suicidal ideation tell us about policing today — and how changing culture, communication and leadership can turn awareness into prevention.

About our sponsor

This episode of the Policing Matters podcast is sponsored by OfficerStore. Learn more about getting the gear you need at prices you can afford by visiting OfficerStore.com.

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