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Death By Suicide Checklist

Critical Incident Management within the Organization for events involving team member


  
GENERAL SCENARIO BEHAVIOR/SIGNS GENERAL SUPPORTIVE ACTIONS
Squadron members learn of a sudden death or suicide of a  squadron member
Sudden grief, shock, and anger
Anger
Depression
Anxiety
Looking for answers regarding death
Some squadron members may feel numb and not display any reaction
Disbelief--"This can’t be true."
Excessive guilt
Helplessness
Feelings of having failed the member
See Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) checklist
Work together with other leaders in the division to coordinate and provide support
Work with Casualty Affairs
Commander assigns a Family Liaison Officer
Inform the chaplain and request support
Contact appropriate division members currently away from the division
Be accessible, visible, and in touch with division members
Provide basic facts to all division members surrounding the death and help dispel rumors
Hold a memorial service for division members unable to attend the funeral
Discuss planned CISM intervention with division members and provide opportunity to of participate
Be vigilant to more serious reactions from division members that may require referral to the EAP/mental health
Announce the details for the memorial and funeral arrangements

Reach out to family members

  • Make personal contact to express condolences

  • Attend the funeral service
  • Visit the bereaved family when appropriate
Check in with division members who were closest to the victim
Work with Public Affairs concerning public statements