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Preliminary Fallen Officer Fatalities | 2021
Comparing 2020 Officer Fatalities to 2021
Jan 1 - August 20, 2020 vs. Jan 1 - August 20, 2021
| 2020 | 2021 | % Change | |
| Total Fatalities | 196 | 198 | +1% |
| Firearms-related | 31 | 41 | +32% |
| Traffic-related | 30 | 43 | +43% |
| Other Causes | 135 | 114 | -16% |
| Please note: These numbers reflect total officer fatalities comparing January 1 - August 20, 2020 vs. January 1 - August 20, 2021 | |||
Officer Fatalities by State – 2021
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Hover over or click on a state to view 2021 fatalities. States in dark red have fatalities.
Federal Agencies: 15
Military: 0
U.S. Territories: 6
Tribal: 2
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