With great certainty, I can say that most all police and first responders in the US and Canada have been trained on how to handle a suicide.

Whether or not they recall and follow through on their training, that is another story.

Please, if you think a friend or family member is on the verge of suicide, do seek the assistance of the police. They considered to be on the edge of suicide if the answer to the questions below are "yes".

1. Do you have thoughts about killing yourself?

2. Do you have a plan to kill yourself?

3. Do you have a means to kill yourself? (Purchasing a knife or gun for example)

If the answer to all three questions are in the affirmative (or even if it's one or two out of three), seek help. Do not leave them alone unless your safety is threatened. Call a suicide prevention line, call the local authorities, call a family member; do all three.