Preliminary Fallen Officer Fatalities Comparison
Preliminary Fallen Officer Fatalities | 2024
Comparing 2023 Officer Fatalities to 2024
Jan 1 – May 1, 2023 vs. Jan 1 – May 1, 2024
| 2023 | 2024 | % Change | |
| Total Fatalities | 40 | 54 | +35% |
| Firearms-related | 16 | 22 | +38% |
| Traffic-related | 7 | 20 | +186% |
| Other Causes | 17 | 12 | -29% |
| Please note: These numbers reflect total officer fatalities comparing January 1 – May 1, 2023 vs. January 1 – May 1, 2024 | |||