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National Law Enforcement Suicide Awareness Day: Urgent Call for Support

9/27/2025

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September 26 marks National Law Enforcement Suicide Awareness Day, highlighting officers lost to suicide and mental health.
A study shows officers are more likely to die by suicide than the general population.
The Chico Police Department urged awareness and highlighted available support resources.
Resources include Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (988), Copline (1-800-COPLINE), and Crisis Text Line (text BLUE to 741741).

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September 26 marks National Law Enforcement Suicide Awareness Day, highlighting officers lost to suicide and mental health.
A study shows officers are more likely to die by suicide than the general population.
The Chico Police Department urged awareness and highlighted available support resources.
Resources include Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (988), Copline (1-800-COPLINE), and Crisis Text Line (text BLUE to 741741).