1 Saskatchewan Federation of Police Officers FROM THE PRESIDENT As President of the Saskatchewan Federation of Police Officers, I am proud to introduce our 14th Annual Crime Prevention Guide focusing on Suicide Prevention. Suicides are one of the worst calls a police officer can attend. Not only has someone taken their own life, but members of their family are always left with a feeling of guilt and unanswered questions. With the Global Pandemic isolating society and people losing their livelihood due to the closing of the world, there is increased stress that we haven’t seen before. We need to continue to talk about Suicide Prevention and mental health to reduce the stigma throughout Canada. We have also seen a rise in suicides among public safety personnel. Every day, Police Officers attend to horrific calls for service where lives are lost. They are expected to put on a brave front, but at the end of the shift, they are still human. We need to continue to support our officers who continually put their lives in danger to ensure their communities are safe. Please, if you need help, reach out. There are many supports in the province and across Canada. Together, by showing compassion and understanding, we can continue to support each other and help to eliminate suicides. This publication is distributed free-of-charge each year to public facilities including local schools and libraries throughout the province, and will also be available “on line” at the SFPO’s website www.saskpolice.com, to help educate and promote the public’s role in identifying and reporting this terrible crime. I want to take this time to thank you for your contributions and support. With the generous support of individuals, businesses, and corporations throughout the province, we are able to educate the citizens of the province on Suicide Prevention. On behalf of the 1400 members of the SFPO, we appreciate your continued support in the province of Saskatchewan. Thank you for continuing to work together to build safe communities throughout Saskatchewan. Casey Ward President Saskatchewan Federation of Police Officers
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