Preliminary Fallen Officer Fatalities Comparison
Preliminary Fallen Officer Fatalities | 2022
Comparing 2021 Officer Fatalities to 2022
Jan 1 – August 14, 2021 vs. Jan 1 – August 14, 2022
| 2021 | 2022 | % Change | |
| Total Fatalities | 232 | 146 | -37% |
| Firearms-related | 35 | 42 | +20% |
| Traffic-related | 39 | 34 | -13% |
| Other Causes | 158 | 70 | -56% |
| Please note: These numbers reflect total officer fatalities comparing January 1 – August 14, 2021 vs. January 1 – August 14, 2022 | |||