A Leadership Perspective for Understanding Police Suicide
An Analysis Based on the Suicide Attitude Questionnaire
by Orlando Ramos, PhD
- Number of Pages: 139
- ISBN-10: 1581123876
- ISBN-13: 9781581123876
- Publisher:
Dissertation.com
- Year: 2007
- Category:
Psychology,
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(free download) Synopsis
This study examines suicide perceptions of police
officers from two groups, east coast officers and west
coast officers. To investigate this problem, the
researcher conducted a quantitative analysis utilizing a
previously validated instrument. Participants of this
study voluntarily completed the Suicide Attitude
Questionnaire (SUIATT), administered by the National Police
Suicide Foundation. The participants consisted of 75 sworn
officers from each group varying in age, education,
experience, and job description. This study also examined
various leadership styles and makes recommendations for
leaders to improve upon or implement police suicide
prevention training. Risks factors and warning signs were
identified by participating officers, which may assist
supervisors in identifying potential officers at risk.
About the Author
The suicide death of a friend/co-worker motivated the author to research the area of police suicide. Orlando Ramos is a trooper with the New Jersey State Police, currently as an academy instructor. He is also a trainer/consultant with the National Police Suicide Foundation. In August of 2007, he earned a doctorate degree in Organization and Management from Capella University.