Protecting mental health of law enforcement

Protecting mental health of law enforcement

ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Law enforcement officers are 54% more likely to die from suicide compared to people in other professions, shared a 2021 analysis published in the National Library of Medicine.  Yuri Herrera is the Professional Standards Unit Officer with the Odessa Police Department. She said many times it is fear of retaliation that stops officers from speaking about their mental health. "Is the fear I'm going to be viewed as I'm wea…

Policeman takes own life in Kakamega as concern grows

A police constable died by suicide over alleged domestic issues in Lukuyani, Kakamega County on Friday night. Constable Calvince Okello, attached to Lukuyani Police Station is suspected to have hanged himself using a rope inside his rented house, about 100m from the station. His colleague, Constable Anthony Ruto said he had not seen the deceased […]

A police officer takes his own life in Kakamega and leaves behind a suicide note - Details of the suicide note revealed

Sunday, April 27, 2025 - A police officer is said to have taken his own life inside his rented house located 100 metres from his workstation. According to a police report, the officer identified as Calvince Okello, hanged himself using a manila rope. Okello’s lifeless body was discovered by a neighbour, who got concerned about his whereabouts and went to visit him. The neighbour told police that he found the deceased’s door locked and, upon peep…