STAIR Suicide Primer

The STAIR Suicide Response Primer is a focused, two-hour introduction designed for frontline police officers, crisis intervention officers, and negotiators who regularly engage with individuals in suicidal crisis. This session offers a practical overview of the five-step STAIR model—Suicidality, Tactical Compassion, Affinity, Influence, and Resolution—grounded in evidence-based practices from crisis negotiation and suicide intervention. Participants will gain essential knowledge, explore real-world applications, and take away clear, actionable strategies to increase confidence, enhance safety, and improve effectiveness in high-acuity situations. As an entry point to the full STAIR workshop, this primer previews the in-depth skills and applied learning offered in the comprehensive one- or two-day training