Preliminary Fallen Officer Fatalities Comparison
Preliminary Fallen Officer Fatalities | 2021
Comparing 2020 Officer Fatalities to 2021
Jan 1 – November 29, 2020 vs. Jan 1 – November 29, 2021
| 2020 | 2021 | % Change | |
| Total Fatalities | 265 | 345 | +30% |
| Firearms-related | 42 | 52 | +24% |
| Traffic-related | 40 | 52 | +30% |
| Other Causes | 183 | 241 | +32% |
| Please note: These numbers reflect total officer fatalities comparing January 1 – November 29, 2020 vs. January 1 – November 29, 2021 | |||