National FOP
The National Fraternal Order of Police reports that as of midnight on Oct. 31 there have been 301 officers shot in the line of duty so far in 2024. That is a 7% decrease from the same period in 2023.
Out of the 301 officers who have been shot, 43 were killed by gunfire. That is a 7% increase from the same period in 2023 and a 21% decrease from the same period in 2022.
FOP reports there have been 54 ambush-style attacks on law enforcement officers this year. These ambush-style attacks have resulted in 71officers being shot, with 15 of dying from wounds suffered in the attacks.
“Many will often look at this data and just see numbers, but we must remember that they represent heroes—fathers, mothers, sons, and daughters,” National FOP President Patrick Yoes said in a statement.
“This scale of violence against our officers is horrifying and simply unsustainable. It is no wonder that our profession is facing a recruitment and retention crisis. What father or mother would want their child to become an officer knowing the dangers they face every day?
“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. 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?
“I call on Americans in every community across the country to join us in taking a stand—to say, ‘Enough is Enough!’ Truthfully, the violence against those sworn to protect and serve is beyond unacceptable; it’s a stain on our society, and it must end. It is incumbent upon our elected officials and community leaders to stand up, support our heroes, and speak out against the violence against law enforcement officers,” Yoes said.
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