These statistics--and
the rest contained in the full report--are
a sobering reminder of the dangers facing the men and women of law enforcement
and of the sacrifices they make
for our nation.
But this detailed accounting
is more than just a well-deserved tribute to those who have served. It's
underlying aim is prevention.
How? By spelling out the
who, what, when, where, why, and how of these assaults and murders, the report
provides insights into what went wrong and how these incidents might be avoided
in the future.
Details are crucial: The
time of day these incidents took place. The day of week. The location (city,
state, and region). The kind of weapon used. Whether body armor was worn
by the victim officer. The circumstances at the scene (was it an ambush,
traffic stop, or disturbance call?). How long the fallen officer had served.
To name just a few.
Together, these details
paint a telling picture "for law enforcement trainers, analysts,
and others who battle daily to improve the safety of all those who serve."
For these individuals
and for anyone else who is interested, the nearly
90-page report is available free
of charge on our website ... along with a press
release summarizing
its key findings.
Links: Uniform
Crime Reports | Criminal Justice Information
Services Division
The
FBI is 
LEARNING
FROM OUR LOSSES
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10/29, Gary Bald named top exec of 
On
10/28, top exec addresses 
On
10/28, Public Affairs exec addresses Louisville Defender's awards
luncheon in Kentucky.
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10/26, 