During these years, RCMP suicide rates were 16.02 per 100,000 compared to 26.63 per 100,000 for the general population. The recent RCMP suicide rate is similar to the 1960-1983 RCMP suicide rate of 14.1 per 100,000 (Menton, 1984). Complete information on stressors and factors related to the suicidal act were impossible to obtain; however, some stressors and factors related to the suicides were alcohol abuse, depression, marital problems, financial difficulties, legal problems unrelated to work, illness, and a family member committing suicide. Work-related stress was sometimes involved in the suicide, but was generally no different from the stress experienced by members who did not commit suicide. A small but significant number (25.9 percent) of suicides had engaged in or were accused of engaging in unethical or illegal acts. Some suggestions for suicide prevention are offered. 7 tables and 47 references