Since I was witness to my friend's suicide I've thought a lot about the amount of tragic / violent deaths you and other first responders must have to face. I know it's part of the work but I almost cannot imagine what that must be like.
The ambulance and police officers who first came out were truly wonderful. One officer got me water, tissues and held my arm softly as I was shaking so much. The officer who took the main statement was a real sweetheart too. Drove me and my other housemate to another friend's place and was very good at communicating sensitively whilst taking words down - especially considering I rambled incoherently at her for a couple of hours.
I can vaguely recall one more senior officer coming in soon after who was a bit... brusque, let's say, and made me feel like everything I was saying was wrong - but again I totally understand that's part of the job too (investigating a death) and possibly his way of compartmentalising such things in order to keep doing what you have to do.
Overall though, just wanted to say thank you to you and your fellow officers, even if you aren't GMP* That stuff takes a special kind of service.
*Edit: saw comment below re: Manchester. Thought it was likely my area. Thanks again!
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Since I was witness to my friend's suicide I've thought a lot about the amount of tragic / violent deaths you and other first responders must have to face. I know it's part of the work but I almost cannot imagine what that must be like.
The ambulance and police officers who first came out were truly wonderful. One officer got me water, tissues and held my arm softly as I was shaking so much. The officer who took the main statement was a real sweetheart too. Drove me and my other housemate to another friend's place and was very good at communicating sensitively whilst taking words down - especially considering I rambled incoherently at her for a couple of hours.
I can vaguely recall one more senior officer coming in soon after who was a bit... brusque, let's say, and made me feel like everything I was saying was wrong - but again I totally understand that's part of the job too (investigating a death) and possibly his way of compartmentalising such things in order to keep doing what you have to do.
Overall though, just wanted to say thank you to you and your fellow officers, even if you aren't GMP* That stuff takes a special kind of service.
*Edit: saw comment below re: Manchester. Thought it was likely my area. Thanks again!
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