Kevin Briggs

Kevin Briggs, the former California Highway Patrol Sergeant widely recognized as the Guardian of the Golden Gate Bridge, has dedicated his life to suicide prevention and mental health awareness. Serving a significant portion of his career patrolling San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge, Briggs, with unwavering compassion, succeeded in changing the minds of over 200 individuals contemplating suicide, earning him his iconic nickname.

Briggs’s remarkable efforts haven’t gone unnoticed, as he has been honored with numerous prestigious awards, including the ASIS International Outstanding Officer Award, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Public Service Award, and the Heroes Award from the Northern California Association of Public Safety Communications Officials International. The California State Senate also recognized his public service with a resolution, and he received a Visionary Leadership Award from the National Council for Behavioral Health.

After 23 years of service, Briggs retired and founded Pivotal Points, an organization committed to global mental health awareness, suicide prevention, crisis management, and leadership development. As a highly regarded keynote speaker, he shares his experiences at mental health conferences, consumer events, and law enforcement training sessions, including those hosted by the FBI. Briggs not only speaks about his suicide prevention efforts on the bridge but also shares personal stories from his time in the Army, as a police officer, and as a cancer survivor.

His compelling and heartwarming story has reached audiences worldwide through features in prominent media outlets such as People Magazine, Men’s Health Magazine, and The New Yorker, making Kevin Briggs an inspirational figure in the realms of mental health advocacy and suicide prevention.