Season 2: Episode 8 The weight of the scene

Send us Fan MailSeason 2: Episode 8🕵️‍♀️Some scenes stay with you.In this episode, I’m talking about one of the hardest calls first responders and investigators encounter suicide scenes.We discuss:• Common mechanisms seen in suicide investigations• Differences often observed between men and women in suicide methods• What these scenes look like from an investigative perspective• The emotional impact these calls can have on first responders, investigators, dispatchers, medical personnel, and crime scene professionalsBecause May is Mental Health Awareness Month, I also wanted to talk honestly about something we don’t discuss enough in this profession: taking care of yourself mentally after repeatedly responding to traumatic scenes.Checking in on your coworkers matters.Using agency resources matters.Seeking help matters.You can be strong at your job and still need support.This episode is educational, real, and focused on both the investigative side and the human side of the work.🎧 New episode out now.Listen wherever you get your podcasts.🔬 Follow us for behind-the-scenes insights, case files, and updates:Instagram through_the_csi_lens or email 📧 at [email protected]