The National Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) reports that as of August 31, 229 law enforcement officers have been shot in the line of duty this year. That figure represents a 10% decrease from the same period in 2024 and a 15% decrease from 2023.
Of those shot, 31 officers have died—a 20% reduction compared to last year.
Ambush Attacks Continue
The report notes that there have been 50 ambush-style attacks on officers in 2025, resulting in 66 officers shot and 15 fatalities. The FOP emphasized that its count does not include incidents where officers were fired upon but not struck.
“When this Congress convened, I asked that they act swiftly and pass the Protect and Serve Act, which would address the national problem of ambushes and unprovoked attacks on our nation's law enforcement officers." says Patrick Yoes, National FOP president. "They have not done so. Today, given these numbers, what more would it take for lawmakers in Washington to see how necessary it is to pass this legislation?"
State Totals
So far in 2025, Texas leads the nation with 22 officers shot, followed by Georgia (16), California (15), Florida (13), and Pennsylvania (11). Several states, including Maine, North Dakota, and Vermont, have not reported any officers shot this year.
National Context
The FOP has tracked shootings of officers for the past several years. By the end of August in 2023, 271 officers had been shot—the highest in recent years. In 2024, 255 officers had been shot by this time.
The organization says it will continue to monitor and report on these figures to underscore the risks officers face across the country.
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