About the Course
Mission Statement: Never Make a Permanent Decision for a Temporary Problem.
Description: In 2020 a total of (116) law enforcement officers took their own lives, in 2021 the number of officers who had died by suicide had risen to (150). Statistics state law enforcement officers are 54% more likely to commit suicide than civilians. In this course, we will discuss the warning signs of PTSD/suicide, triggers that expedite toxic decisions, and ways to intervene to prevent a grave outcome.
Course Objectives:
Warning Signs
- Withdrawn from social activities
- Trouble Sleeping
- Increased irritability
- Constant state of negativity
- Concentration issues
- Erratic behavior not normally displayed
- Giving away personal items
- Frequently talking about death
- Changes in financial behavior
- Calling out of work frequently
Triggers
- Divorce
- Child Custody Issues
- Critical Incidents In The Work Place
- Death In The Family
- Large Financial Loss
- Disciplinary Action At Work
- Unplanned Life Changes
Intervention
- Confront the Warning Signs
- Be Direct, Are you Thinking of Hurting Yourself?
- Stay Calm and Remain With Them
- Assess The Severity
- Begin To Utilize Resources
- Stay With Them Until Someone Else Relieves You
- Make The Proper Notifications
- Be The Voice of Reason Throughout The Chaos
Upcoming Training Dates:
See Schedule Below
Price:
$129.00
Meet Your Instructor:
Detective Kyle Culver
I was privileged to serve our beautiful nation by enlisting in the Army National Guard in January 2010, where I served for (6) years as a combat Military Police Officer, and was honorably discharged in 2016. During my service, I completed (2) combat deployments to Afghanistan. My time in the Army taught me invaluable life lessons including:
- Leadership skills
- Camaraderie
- Selfless service
- Working as a member of a team for the greater good of all and not one
- Perseverance
- Dedication
- Effective Communication
- Integrity and Honor
- Initiative
- Problem Solving
I began my law enforcement career in 2014 with the Riviera Beach Police Department. Throughout my career, I’ve been fortunate to serve in multiple capacities:
- Road Patrol
- Field Training Officer
- Street Team / Tac Unit
- Palm Beach County Violent Crime Task Force, Agent
- Task Force Officer Assigned to The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Gang Unit
- Detective Assigned To Homicides, and Violent Crimes
Working in multiple capacities has allowed me to expand my knowledge and experience in a variety of skills, and allowed me to network and gain contacts in local, state, and federal agencies.
After returning from my last deployment in 2014, I experienced struggles with mental health including depression, anxiety, hyper-vigilance, guilt, loss of sleep, and more. These overwhelming obstacles finally came to a head, which forced me to make life decisions. With the support and guidance of those closest to me, I sought out help from professionals regarding my mental health. Although this decision was not easily made, it changed my life for the better.
Since then one of my greatest passions and missions in life has been to spread awareness regarding mental health, especially when dealing with PTSD and Suicide ideation. The greatest military battles in history weren’t fought and won by a single person, victory was obtained by working as a combined force. Therefore, never fight your demons alone. Reach your hand out and it will be met by many who are willing to fight alongside you!
“Never make a permanent decision for a temporary problem”
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