The number of sworn peace oficers nationwide who died in the line of duty in the first half of 2024 increased 15 % compared to the same time period last year, according to preliminary data provided by the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF). The data shows that 71 federal, state, county, municipal, tribal and officers in The United States and its territories have died in the line of duty in the first half of 2024, marking a 15% increase over first half of 2023.
“Every single line-of-duty death we report represents a selfless sacrifice made on behalf of the community and the nation in which they serve,” said National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund CEO Bill Alexander. “We lament to document even a single such death, much less report a substantial increase in such deaths year over year. Part of our continuing mission is to use such data to not only highlight the continuing dangers faced by our law enforcement professionals, but to craft policies and training recommendations which we hope will make it safer for the noble men and women who work tirelessly to protect us.”
You can read the entire article and 2024 mid-year report from The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund by clicking here.