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Law Enforcement
Officers grieve differently, in part because the job demands composure, and in part because the losses accumulate: a partner killed in the line of duty, a child you couldn't save, a colleague lost to suicide, the slow erosion of trust in the world. The badge doesn't stop you from feeling; it just makes it harder to admit you do. Your grief is real, and seeking support is one of the most professional things an officer can do.
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Currently in crisis?
If your grief has become a crisis, you feel unsafe, or you are thinking about harming yourself, immediate support is available.
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week anywhere in the United States, free, confidential, and ready for anyone experiencing emotional distress or grief.
If this is a life threatening emergency, call 911 immediately.