Police involvement
Someone from the police usually informs close relatives about a death due to suicide. The police should pass on information, and if appropriate, tell people where they can find more information, help or counselling. Most people we talked to said that the police were efficient, compassionate and courteous. A few thought the police needed more training and needed to think carefully about the words they used when delivering bad news (see ‘Finding out’).
Publication date: 28th October 2008 Last updated: October 2010
Review date: October 2012
We interviewed 40 people bereaved by suicide. Some had been bereaved recently, others years ago. To find out about their experiences and the issues that affected them and where people found help, click on the links below.
