Preliminary Fallen Officer Fatalities Comparison
Preliminary Fallen Officer Fatalities | 2022
Comparing 2021 Officer Fatalities to 2022
Jan 1 – September 28, 2021 vs. Jan 1 – September 28, 2022
| 2021 | 2022 | % Change | |
| Total Fatalities | 371 | 166 | -55% |
| Firearms-related | 41 | 51 | +24% |
| Traffic-related | 42 | 39 | -7% |
| Other Causes | 288 | 76 | -74% |
| Please note: These numbers reflect total officer fatalities comparing January 1 – September 28, 2021 vs. January 1 – September 28, 2022 | |||