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Injury Attacks Against NYPD Officers Up 32%

The majority of officer injuries – 1,179 – were minor, but 47 were considered “substantial” and required treatment at a hospital, and 25 were seen as “serious” enough to warrant admission to a hospital.

June 12, 2023

NY Officer Dragged by Stolen Kia, Hospitalized

Police say it was around 8 p.m. Monday when Officer David Piatek stopped the driver of a black Kia Sportage. Police say the vehicle was reported stolen.

May 31, 2023

Officer David Piatek of the Town of Tonawanda Police Department was dragged by a stolen car and badly injured.

FL Deputy Critically Injured While Directing Traffic

Deputy Andy Lahera was flown to an area trauma center where he is currently stable, but in critical condtion. The sheriff said he was flung many feet and has many broken bones and internal injuries.

May 24, 2023

Citrus County sheriff's deputy Andy Lahera was critically injured when he was struck by a vehicle Tuesday night.

IL Officer Injured when Teen Mob Storms Carnival

According to authorities, a group of about 400 teenagers were "responding to a call on social media" when they formed a "flash mob" at the Armed Forces Weekend Carnival.

May 22, 2023

Video: Illinois Troopers Shot at During Attempt to Help Stranded Motorists, Suspect Killed

The video shows Griffin resisted physically and one trooper used a Taser, sending Griffin to the ground. He somehow managed to get up, reached into a passenger seat and pulled out a gun.

May 15, 2023

Still from Illinois State Police dashcam video that shows a suspect identified as Brandon Griffin firing on troopers.

NM Active Shooter Kills 3, Injures 2 Officers

The suspect was confronted by law enforcement and shot and killed, Farmington police say. Multiple Farmington officers and New Mexico State Police troopers are on site.

May 15, 2023

Assaulted AZ Cop “Almost Unrecognizable” After Attack, Union Says

“Because of the vanilla media release by the police department, media reports have said our officer was hospitalized with serious but non-fatal injuries, but that doesn’t begin to convey the brutality of the attack,” says PLEA President Darrell Kriplean.

May 3, 2023

Homeless Man Bites Off LAPD Officer’s Finger

During the incident, the suspect bit off a portion of a sergeant’s pinky finger, said LAPD. Witnesses said the man also tried to bite other nearby cops before he was subdued.

April 28, 2023

A homeless man bit off part of an LAPD officer's finger Thursday during an altercation on a Metro platform.

Dashcam Shows NJ Officer Struck by Car While Assisting Motorist

Robbinsville Township Police Department released video of when one of its officers was struck by a vehicle last weekend. The officer suffered several injuries but was released from the hospital two days later.

April 26, 2023

Dashcam video captures the moment when Patrolman Connor Boyle was struck by a car while he was assisting a disabled motorist.

Iowa Officer Loses Fingers Deploying Spike Strip to End Pursuit

The deployment did not go as intended. Windy conditions caused the spikes to blow around and get caught underneath the suspect’s speeding vehicle.

April 17, 2023

Sarasota Officer Hit by Burglary Suspect’s Vehicle, Suspect in Custody

Mark Thomas, 22, is now facing charges of aggravated battery on a law enforcement officer and fleeing to elude with disregard for safety, the Sarasota Police Department confirmed.

March 22, 2023

A Sarasota (FL) Police Officer was struck by a suspect's vehicle while investigating a burglary Monday.

CO Officer Injured in Fall from Bridge on Life Support

“Officer Becerra is currently on life support and surrounded by his family and friends,” Fountain police spokesperson Lisa Schneider said in the news release.

February 10, 2023

Fountain, CO, police officer Julian Becerra fell 40 feet from a highway bridge while chasing a carjacker last week. He is on life support. The incident is under investigation. (Photo: GoFundMe)

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