Suicide among law enforcement is said to be the leading cause of death for that profession.* Blue HELP is an organization created with the primary purpose to “Help ensure that no law enforcement officer sees suicide as a solution.”
Supporting Law Enforcement
To honor the memory of those officers who have been lost to suicide, Blue HELP records the dates an officer dies and, if available, memorializes them with personal information provided by the family. According to Blue HELP, verified suicides for 2016 are 139; 2017, 159; and 2018, 125 as of Oct 18.
When no program is in place at a law enforcement agency, Blue HELP can assist with training and building a program that will meet the needs for individual agencies.
For more information about Blue HELP and their programs, visit
