 In a recent report by ABC News, about 185 police officers across the country commit suicide every year. Between 2016 and 2022, nearly 1,300 public safety personnel died at their own hands. Brett Jensen, WBT News. Officer Simpson was a graduate of the 148th recruit class and served with CMPD since 2006. News Talk 1110 and 99.3 WBT checking traffic. Here's Pam Warner.