Preliminary Fallen Officer Fatalities Comparison
Preliminary Fallen Officer Fatalities | 2021
Comparing 2020 Officer Fatalities to 2021
Jan 1 – October 21, 2020 vs. Jan 1 – October 21, 2021
| 2020 | 2021 | % Change | |
| Total Fatalities | 239 | 331 | +38% |
| Firearms-related | 40 | 50 | +25% |
| Traffic-related | 38 | 50 | +32% |
| Other Causes | 161 | 231 | +43% |
| Please note: These numbers reflect total officer fatalities comparing January 1 – October 21, 2020 vs. January 1 – October 21, 2021 | |||