Mental Health Information for Law Enforcement Officers, Their Loved Ones, and Organizations
Beyond the Badge
Beyond the Badge is a site built for law enforcement. It’s a place to get real information, practical tools, and support to help you stay healthy-both on the job and at home. It focuses on the stressors and risks that come with policing and gives you ways to recognize triggers, manage stress, and deal with the impact the job can have on your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
Through information, connection, and usable solutions, Beyond the Badge goes beyond just “raising awareness.” It’s about learning how to take care of yourself so you can keep doing the work you care about. When you are better prepared to help others, you are better able to help yourself.
Law Enforcement Mental Health Statistics
Research highlights the increased likelihood of police officers experiencing mental health challenges
756
Officers who Died by Suicide in the U.S. between 2017 to 2021
178
Average Number of Critical Incidents Officers are Exposed to during their Career
2-4x
Increased Prevalence of Police Experiencing PTSD Compared to Non-Law Enforcement Individuals
