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Criteria for suicide-by-cop incidents
1Psychology Program, The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, Jimmie Leeds Road, Pomona, NJ 08240-0195, USA.
Psychological Reports
|June 24, 2008
Summary
Researchers developed 17 criteria to identify suicide-by-cop incidents. These criteria successfully distinguished between 39 suicide-by-cop events and 18 control incidents, offering a valuable tool for investigators.
Area of Science:
- Forensic Psychology
- Criminology
- Law Enforcement Studies
Background:
- Suicide-by-cop (SBC) incidents present unique challenges for law enforcement and investigative agencies.
- Accurate identification of SBC incidents is crucial for appropriate response, investigation, and prevention strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate a set of criteria for identifying suicide-by-cop incidents.
- To assess the utility of these criteria in differentiating SBC events from other police-involved incidents.
Main Methods:
- A retrospective analysis was conducted on 39 confirmed suicide-by-cop incidents.
- 18 control incidents, matched for relevant characteristics, were included for comparison.
- Seventeen predefined criteria were systematically applied to all cases.
Main Results:
- The 17 criteria demonstrated a significant ability to differentiate between suicide-by-cop incidents and control incidents.
- Specific criteria showed higher predictive value in identifying SBC events.
Conclusions:
- The developed criteria are a potentially valuable tool for investigators seeking to accurately classify suicide-by-cop incidents.
- Further validation in diverse datasets may enhance the generalizability of these findings.
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