Statistical reports indicate that police officers have a _____ suicide rate than the general population.

• A. Lower
• B. About the same
• C. Significantly higher
• D. Higher

Answer: (C)

This question is about comparing suicide risk between police officers and the general population. The important point is that officers face a level of risk that is notably greater, not just a small uptick.

Research consistently shows that the occupational stresses, exposure to trauma, access to firearms, shift work, and cultural barriers to seeking help contribute to a higher rate of suicide among officers. When you look at the data as a whole, the difference is not minor—it’s substantial enough that it’s described as significantly higher than what’s seen in the general population. So the best statement captures that meaningful difference rather than a slight or no difference at all.

Saying the risk is just higher or about the same would understate the issue, and saying it’s lower contradicts the findings.