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The Suicide by Cop topic page offers news, expert opinion, and advice for dealing with the possible aftermath of the unique type of officer-involved shooting that occurs when a suspect deliberately provokes an officer to shoot.
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Ohio officials think man's intention was suicide by cop

Study: 36 percent of the officer-involved shootings nationwide from 1998 to 2006 were a 'suicide by cop' situation - Full Story

News

Tulsa suspect's brother killed by police in 2005

Tulsa suspect's brother killed by police in 2005

Authorities were investigating Thursday whether the suspected gunman in a shootout near a Tulsa courthouse was trying suicide by cop - Full Story

Columns

Coping with the aftermath of a suicide by cop Dr. Laurence Miller - Practical Police Psychology

Coping with the aftermath of a suicide by cop

Whether an SBC incident arises spontaneously out of the anger and panic of the subject, or it is pre-planned, the officer involved has to deal with the aftermath - Full Story

Columns

Helping a fellow officer after SBC Dr. Laurence Miller - Practical Police Psychology

Helping a fellow officer after SBC

If you’re a well-meaning colleague, family member, or friend, here are some things you can do to... - Full Story



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with Dr. Laurence Miller