65 Law Enforcement Line-of-Duty Deaths in First Half of 2017
According to preliminary data compiled by the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, as of June 30, 2017, 65 federal, state, and local law enforcement officers have died in the line of duty this year, increasing 30 percent over the 50 officers killed during the same period last year.
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Officer Fatality Update July 31, 2017
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2017
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2016
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Change
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Total |
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71 |
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73 |
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-3% |
Firearms |
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27 |
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34 |
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-21% |
Traffic |
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29 |
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25 |
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+16% |
Other |
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15 |
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14 |
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+7% |
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The Memorial Fund partners with the Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance VALOR program, designed to reduce felonious officer deaths. Check out more officer safety-related content.
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Run For The Badge 5K
Join us for the Run for the Badge 5K on
October 14, starting at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial! In addition to encouraging support for law enforcement, your participation and fundraising helps us honor the contribution and sacrifice officers make every day. All proceeds benefit the Memorial Fund. Register today!
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