First Responder's Suicide Deterrence
Task Force

The First Responder's Suicide Deterrence Task Force is charged with making recommendations on how to reduce the incidence of suicide and attempted suicide among employed or retired first responders in the state. The Task Force will identify and make recommendations on developing training programs and materials that would better enable first responders to cope with personal life stressors and stress related to their profession and foster a culture that:

1. Promotes mutual support and solidarity among active and retired first responders
2. Trains agency supervisors and managers to identify suicidal risk among active and retired first responders
3. Improves the use and awareness of existing resources among active and retired first responders
4. Educates active and retired first responders on suicide awareness and help-seeking

Annual Reports of the Task Force

First Responder Task Force 2022 Report

First Responder Task Force 2021 Report

Meeting Information

The Task Force meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 2:00pm. Meetings are open to the public.
See events calendar for meeting information.

Task Force Member List