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U.S. Law Enforcement Deaths Hit Record Low in 2025

1/6/2026

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In 2025, U.S. law enforcement officer deaths totaled 111, the lowest since World War II, down from 148 in 2024, with suicides excluded.
Firearm-related fatalities declined to 44 in 2025, a 15% drop.
Traffic-related deaths fell nearly 23%.
Bill Alexander, CEO of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, attributed declines to improved roadside safety measures and changes in policing tactics.

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Story summary

In 2025, U.S. law enforcement officer deaths totaled 111, the lowest since World War II, down from 148 in 2024, with suicides excluded.
Firearm-related fatalities declined to 44 in 2025, a 15% drop.
Traffic-related deaths fell nearly 23%.
Bill Alexander, CEO of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, attributed declines to improved roadside safety measures and changes in policing tactics.