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Police suicides revisted.

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    |January 1, 1975
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    This study reexamines police suicides in New York City during the 1930s, exploring the impact of political changes and Tammany Hall's decline on officer mental health.

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    Area of Science:

    • Forensic Psychology
    • Criminology
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • The 1930s saw 91 New York City police suicides, a rate potentially linked to political upheaval.
    • Previous research by Dr. Paul Friedmann suggested Tammany Hall's political decline influenced this trend.

    Observation:

    • This paper revisits original police files and case histories from the Zilboorg-Friedman Archives.
    • Utilizes psychological autopsy and statistical analysis on archival and new data from US and UK police suicides.

    Findings:

    • New analysis of police suicide data from the 1930s and comparative international data.
    • Examines the specific impact of the 1933 La Guardia election and Tammany Hall's diminished influence on police suicides.

    Implications:

    • Offers updated insights into the factors affecting police mental health during periods of political transition.
    • Highlights the importance of historical context and political dynamics in understanding occupational stress and suicide in law enforcement.