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Yearly U.S. Law Enforcement Officer Deaths: 1990-Present

View a chart illustrating how law enforcement deaths have climbed in recent years.

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An estimated 177 law enforcement officers lost their lives in the line of duty in 2011.

The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund tracks fatalities for all local, state and federal agencies. The chart below historical data, with annual totals listed on January 1st of the corresponding year.

Mike Maciag is Data Editor for GOVERNING.
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