Praying for Change

Stat info above was collected from:

Their Own Experience

More than 7 in 10 first responders say they'd be more likely to seek professional counseling if a leader in their organization spoke openly about their own experience.

https://business.kaiserpermanente.org/insights/mental-health-workplace/first-responder-support

5 Times More Likely

First responders are at a higher risk for mental health conditions and are 5 times more likely to experience depression and PTSD.

https://www.usfa.fema.gov/blog/ci-121522.html

Since the first recorded police death in 1786, there have been more than 23,000 law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty. Currently, there are 23,785 names engraved on the walls of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial.

https://nleomf.org/memorial/facts-figures/law-enforcement-facts/

45% of first responders say their coworkers will perceive them as weak if they bring up mental health concerns at work. 34% say bringing up mental health concerns at work will cause them to be looked over for promotions. 39% say there are negative repercussions for seeking mental health help at work.

https://www.conference-board.org/press/mental-healthor-worsens-US-workers

First responders face mental health stigma at work. 55% say their supervisor will treat them differently if they bring up mental health concerns at work.  

https://www.nct911.org/how-does-your-psap-handle-mental-health/

According to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Report 2021 LEOKA report: There have been 43,649 assaults against law enforcement officers (this includes federal, state, and local agencies) in 2021, resulting in 15,369 injuries. 

https://leb.fbi.gov/bulletin-highlights/additional-highlights/crime-data-law-enforcement-officers-assaulted-in-2021