Rebecca Stincelli is a recognized expert in the area of Suicide By Cop. She began researching "suicide by cop" in 1986 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. During the next decade, Rebecca became a law enforcement instructor where she was given the opportunity to present the perspectives of both the loved ones of the decedent and the officers involved.
Rebecca 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, a part of the National Center for Crisis Management.
Rebecca Stincelli is a recognized expert in the area of Suicide By Cop. She began researching "suicide by cop" in 1986 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. During the next decade, Rebecca became a law enforcement instructor where she was given the opportunity to present the perspectives of both the loved ones of the decedent and the officers involved.