Breaking the Cycle: Addressing Bureaucratic Stress and Exposure to Pediatric Death Calls to Prevent Law Enforcement Suicides

Saturday, October 18, 2025

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM MT

Location: 405/406, Colorado Convention Center

This session explores the profound impact of bureaucratic stress and exposure to pediatric death calls on the mental health of law enforcement officers. Grounded in current research, it examines how administrative burdens, organizational stressors, and traumatic experiences contribute to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), compassion fatigue, and suicide risk. Featuring insights from a board-certified police psychologist and experienced peer support leaders, the session offers actionable strategies for building resilience, fostering organizational trust, and implementing leadership-driven interventions to prevent suicide and save lives.

Submitter and Speaker(s)

Gina Gallivan, Ph.D., ABPP

Police Psychologist
Psychological Consulting Associates Inc
Los Angeles, California, United States

Speaker(s)

CF

Chad Farley

Lieutenant
Torrance Police Department
Torrance, California, United States
SR

Sam Reed

Lieutenant
Whittier Police Department
Whittier, California, United States