THREE POLICE OFFICERS COMMITED SUICIDE IN A SINGLE DAY

Three police officers commited suicide in a single day, a fourth one has been prevented on last second

Police organisation is trying to cope with the shock of three suicides commited one after another. Three police officers, one in Bolu, another in Bilecik and a third in Düzce commited suicide with their guns.

According to declaration by Emniyet Sen (Union of policemen) a fourth attempted suicide has been prevented on the last second by friends of policeman. According to Emniyet Sen's declaration a total of 13 policemen have commited suicide since June 1st 2013. General Directorate of Police Department still hasn't anounced a clear number about this issue.

Fourth attempt has been prevented on last second

Following this three cases, a fourth attempt has been prevented by police force at last second. According to information obtained from Emniyet Sen, a fourth police officer left his house leaving a note behind. His wife who found the note contacted an officer who also is member of union, so Emniyet Sen union also took part in intervention and a search party has been formed. Based on investigation conducted together with Gendarmerie, police officers vehicle has been located. His vehicle has been disabled by swat team and officer has been taken under control before he managed to commit suicide. Police officer is still in hospital and kept on suicide watch.

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