Preliminary Fallen Officer Fatalities Comparison
Preliminary Fallen Officer Fatalities | 2022
Comparing 2021 Officer Fatalities to 2022
Jan 1 – May 22, 2021 vs. Jan 1 – May 22, 2022
| 2021 | 2022 | % Change | |
| Total Fatalities | 150 | 96 | -36% |
| Firearms-related | 23 | 20 | -13% |
| Traffic-related | 28 | 25 | -11% |
| Other Causes | 99 | 51 | -48% |
| Please note: These numbers reflect total officer fatalities comparing January 1 – May 22, 2021 vs. January 1 – May 22, 2022 | |||