The book which spawned this Web site is currently sold out.  We are in the process of updating information and it will be available soon.  Please contact Michael Bowker, Kele Publishing at mbowker@inreach.com or by telephone at:  530-409-8014 for more information

Revised edition (March 2004) ISBN 0-9749987-0-2

Examines various studies conducted including the author's interviews with hundreds of police officers across the United States. Shares selected case studies of officer-involved shootings and their outcome and offers information on support options for both officers and surviving loved ones. Includes photographs, illustrations, and complete bibliography. This book is not about the tactical aspects of officer-involved shootings. It is about the emotions that follow. For that reason, some information may be viewed as emotionally disturbing.

History

Rebecca Stincelli began researching "suicide by cop" while working with the deputies of the Sacramento County (CA) Sheriff's Department as a crisis interventionist and post trauma liaison for victims of violent crimes. As a law enforcement instructor, Rebecca was given the opportunity to present the perspectives of both the loved ones of the decedent and the officers involved. It was there that she came to understand that there is often more than one victim involved in a "suicide by cop" incident. The other victim is most certainly the officer involved.

Biographical

The author of this site is a national award recipient and published author of articles and training manuals on victim trauma and law enforcement contacts with victims of violent crimes. She is a former field advocate with the Sacramento County Sheriff's Department with over 20 years of front-line experience. She currently holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from the California State University in Sacramento (CA) and an Associate Degree in the Behavioral Sciences.  She is a retired member of the adjunct faculty for the Los Rios Community College District and held membership in the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress.

Rebecca has been featured on talk shows in both the San Francisco and Sacramento area regarding this subject matter. She has also been interviewed by news correspondents from CBS, NBC, ABC, and CNN.