“Självmordsvåg within the French police are concerned”
“After a wave of suicides in the French police force now opens a device for the prevention of suicide. But what really lies behind the tragic developments, there are various theories about.”
“so Far this year, 28 employees of the French police, taken his life, compared with a total of 35 during the whole of last year.”
“the Corps is described as the hard-pressed after years of increased terrorberedskap, and, recently, even the hard clashes with the protest movement Yellow vests.”
“the trade Unions testify to how their members are subjected to both mental and physically harsh treatment. At some demonstrations of groups in the crowds directed slogans against the police with the request that they should take their own lives, which has led to a public prosecutor launched a preliminary investigation.”
“Arms in the home,”
“in the Past, including access to service weapons have been identified as a risk factor. After the terrorist attacks that hit France in 2015, allowed police officers to keep arms in the home.”
“Two high profile suicides in recent times both have been carried out in the home with service weapons.”
“But in the context of the unit for suicide prevention, was inaugurated dismissed the interior minister Christophe Castaner tjänstevapnen in the homes as an explanation for the increased number of suicides.”
” During the last ten years has not suicides where the firearms are in the picture increased, points out the minister.”
“Whatever the reason, it is clear that both the politicians and the leadership of the police act. The country’s police chief, Eric Morvan recognised the problem a few weeks ago in a letter to the of the over 150, 000 employees within the police force.”
“SOS Alarm 112: In emergency situations or thoughts of suicide, always call 112.”
“helplines: Tel: 08-702 16 80, all the days 21-06.”
“Spes – suicide prevention and victim support: Tel: 08-34 58 73, the telephone hotline every day 19-22. Web: http:u002Fu002Fspes.seu002F”
