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Coroner reports rise in suicides; council tables proposal to convert first deputy to full time
Summary
LaPorte County Coroner Lynn Swanson told the council suicide deaths rose from 21 in 2024 to 33 in 2025; council debated converting a part-time first deputy to full-time to address FLSA concerns but voted to table the item pending more information.
LaPorte County Coroner Lynn Swanson told the County Council on Feb. 23 that suicide deaths increased from 21 in 2024 to 33 in 2025 and described voluntary prevention steps the office is taking.
"Suicides were up substantially in 2025 from 21 in 2024 to 33 in 2025," Swanson said, and described distributing pamphlets and QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) guidance for deputies to give families at scenes and to share…
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