CENTRAL ILLINOIS POLICE TRAINING CENTER
Michael J. Oyer, Director
Illinois Central College-North Campus-Poplar Hall
Office P100
Classroom P101
5407 N. University Street P100
Peoria, IL 61635-0001
Phone: (309) 690-7350
Fax: (309) 690-7359
Jean Swan: jswan@icc.edu
Heather Grove: hgrove@icc.edu
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SUICIDE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION
Instructor: Chaplain David R. Edwards
January 14, 2019
8am – Noon
OR
1pm – 5 pm
601 Rusche Lane | Creve Coeur, IL 61610
Course Objective
Course Content
- Reality of Tragedy and Crisis Events
- Risk of Job-Related Stress Disorders
- Unhealthy and Healthy Coping Mechanisms
- Understanding First Responder Suicide
- How to Assess and Refer for Help
Instructor Biography
Chaplain David R. Edwards is the president of Humanizing the Badge’s nonprofit organization and leads the team of peer support personnel for Humanizing the Badge. He is an ordained minister, licensed social worker, and holds board certifications as a pastoral counselor and crisis response chaplain. He is an approved instructor the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation and member of the International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association.