Kevin Briggs
Suicide Prevention Expert | Patrolling the Golden Gate Bridge
About
Sergeant Kevin Briggs spent decades with the California Highway Patrol, where he specialized in patrolling the iconic Golden Gate Bridge. As the last barrier between would-be suicides and certain death, Briggs developed expertise in crisis intervention and suicide prevention.
Through his TED talk and work with the Pivotal Points organization, he shares powerful personal stories and research-backed strategies to help people in emotional distress find hope and purpose. Briggs' keynotes give audiences actionable tools for supporting mental health and building a more compassionate society.
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The bridge between suicide and life
For many years Sergeant Kevin Briggs had a dark, unusual, at times strangely rewarding job: He patrolled the southern end of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge, a popular site for suicide attempts. In a sobering, deeply personal talk Briggs shares stories from those he’s spoken — and listened — to standing on the edge of life. He gives a powerful piece of advice to those with loved ones who might be contemplating suicide.
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