Facts & Figures

Preliminary 2010 Fatality Statistics

Law Enforcement Officer Fatalities
as of March 11

2010 2009 % Change

Total Fatalities 38 19 +100%

Gunfire 15 2 +650%

Traffic Incidents 19 15 +27%

Other Causes 4 2 +100%

2010 Fatalities - Top States

Louisiana 4 New Jersey 2

California
3
Ohio 2

Florida 2 South Carolina 2

Georgia 2 Tennessee 2

Illinois 2 Fourteen States 1

Federal Agencies: 2
U.S. Territories: 1

Note: All data are preliminary and are subject to change.