The U.S. Department of Justice has released two reports which focus on the mental health and safety of the nation’s federal, state, local, and tribal police officers.
The first report, Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act: Report to Congress, includes 22 recommendations to Congress ranging from supporting programs to embed mental health professionals in law enforcement agencies to supporting the development of model policies and implementation guidance, enabling law enforcement agencies to make substantial efforts to reduce suicide.
The case studies report, Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Programs: Eleven Case Studies, provides an overview of multiple successful and promising law enforcement mental health and wellness strategies.
The first report, Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act: Report to Congress, can be downloaded at: https://tinyurl.com/y3pvzm86
The second report,Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Programs: Eleven Case Studies, can be downloaded at: https://tinyurl.com/y27ez5fk