Police officers regularly face multiple forms of violence and aggression, distress, and even death; consequently, their profession can have substantial impacts on their mental health. This work environment can pave the way for mental health conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder and major depression, which are associated with suicidal behaviours.

A document produced at the request of the Association paritaire pour la santé et la sécurité du travail – Affaires municipales (Joint Association for health and safety in the workplace, Municipal Affairs’ sector; APSAM) is intended for police organizations and anyone who is interested in preventing suicide among police personnel. This handbook is of interest for managers and representatives of police force employees and for members of workplace health and safety committees that would like to set up a suicide prevention program or interventions. Likewise, police officers, trainers, mental health professionals, workplace health and safety and human resources personnel, police force partners, and the various groups representing police officers can find valuable information therein.