Preliminary 2021 Fallen Officer Fatalities
Jan 1 through April 12, 2020 vs. Jan 1 through April 12, 2021
| 2020 | 2021 | % Change | |
| Total Fatalities | 61 | 45 | -26% |
| Firearms-related | 14 | 15 | +7% |
| Traffic-related | 15 | 21 | +40% |
| Other Causes | 32 | 9 | -72% |
Please note: These numbers reflect total officer fatalities comparingJanuary 1 through April 12, 2020 vs. January 1 through April 12, 2021 |
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Please note that the state total includes officers who have died as a result of COVID-19 and whose department has submitted the appropriate documents. View other COVID-19 officer fatalities here.