Suicide is often a taboo topic in our community but Gold Coast Police recognise it is a real and devastating one for all those involved including loved ones and those left behind.
Police are often at the front line to deal with these type of incidents and this is why Gold Coast Police have begun an initiative in partnership with the Gold Coast Suicide Prevention Network – Wesley Mission to assist people affected by suicide or attempted suicide.
The Gold Coast Police District in conjunction with the Wesley Mission have developed a project to provide police attending these types of incidents with a Suicide Prevention Information card outlining the help and services available.
Gold Coast District Acting Chief Superintendent Des Lacy said that it was important to equip police officers with information to assist people affected by suicide or who may have attempted to take their own life as generally officers were the first response to these types of incidents.
“A big part of this initiative is reaching out and helping those people who may have attempted or who are contemplating to harm themselves with information and contact details about the services available to prevent any further attempts.
These are emotional and confusing times for those people involved as well as those left behind and we want to do all we can to assist them,” said Acting Chief Superintendent Lacy.
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestoppers.com.au 24hrs a day.
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service.
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