The number of law enforcement professionals nationwide who died in 2025 declined by a quarter compared to the same time period last year, according to preliminary data provided by the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund. “This encouraging downward trend in fatalities likely reflects the continued adoption of proven best practices by police, sheriff, and corrections agencies, as well as a growing emphasis on the physical and psychological health of the men and women who work to keep our communities safe,” National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund CEO Bill Alexander said. Of the 111 line-of-duty deaths, 44 officers were killed in firearms-related fatalities, 34 were traffic-related fatalities and 33 were listed as “other.” That category contains a variety of health-related deaths and other line-of-duty fatalities, according to the group.
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Published at: 2026-01-06 22:33:36
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