Officer Deaths by Year
A bar graph shows officer deaths by year. Numbers of felonious deaths are shown for the years 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022. Numbers of accidental deaths are shown for the years 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022. The number of felonious deaths for 2022 is 60. The number of felonious deaths for 2021 is 73. The number of felonious deaths for 2020 is 46. The number of felonious deaths for 2019 is 48. The number of felonious deaths for 2019 is 57. The number of accidental deaths for 2022 is 58. The number of accidental deaths for 2021 is 56. The number of accidental deaths for 2020 is 46. The number of accidental deaths for 2019 is 41. The number of accidental deaths for 2018 is 50.
| Year | Felonious | Accidental |
| 2022 | 60 | 58 |
| 2021 | 73 | 56 |
| 2020 | 46 | 46 |
| 2019 | 48 | 41 |
| 2018 | 57 | 50 |
Officer Deaths by Region
A map of the United States shows numbers of officer deaths by region. Regions are labeled and colored. For each region, the number of felonious and accidental deaths is shown.
The West region is shown as Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, Alaska, and Hawaii. The number of felonious deaths in the West is 12. The number of accidental deaths in the West is 11.
The Midwest region is shown as North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio. The number of felonious deaths in the Midwest is 11. The number of accidental deaths in the Midwest is six.
The South region is shown as Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Delaware, and Maryland. The number of felonious deaths in the South is 31. The number of accidental deaths in the South is 34.
The Northeast region is shown as Pennsylvania, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Jersey, New Hampshire, and Maine. The number of felonious deaths in the Northeast is six. The number of accidental deaths in the Northeast is seven.
The region of Puerto Rico and Outlying Territories is labeled, but the territories are not shown on the map. The number of felonious deaths in Puerto Rico and Outlying Territories is zero. The number of accidental deaths in Puerto Rico and Outlying Territories is zero.
| Region | Felonious | Accidental |
| West | 12 | 11 |
| Midwest | 11 | 6 |
| Northeast | 6 | 7 |
| South | 31 | 34 |
| Puerto Rico and Outlying Territories | 0 | 0 |
Circumstances of Officer Deaths
| Circumstance | Number of Officer Deaths |
| Felonious | 60 |
| Administrative assignment | 0 |
| Ambush (entrapment/premeditation) | 12 |
| Arrest situation | 1 |
| Assisting another law enforcement officer | 3 |
| Assisting motorist | 0 |
| Citizen complaint | 0 |
| Crime in progress (robbery, burglary, etc.) | 3 |
| Disorder/disturbance (domestic disturbance, civil disorder, etc.) | 6 |
| Encounter/assist an emotionally disturbed person | 4 |
| Investigative/enforcement (Drug-related matter, wanted person, traffic violation stop) | 11 |
| Out of service (court, dining, etc.) | 0 |
| Providing/deploying equipment (flares, traffic cones, etc.) | 1 |
| Pursuit | 4 |
| Report of crime (robbery, burglary, etc.) | 1 |
| Respond to alarm (audible/silent) | 0 |
| Serving/attempting to serve court order (eviction notice, subpoena, etc.) | 2 |
| Tactical situation | 6 |
| Traffic control (crash scene, directing traffic, etc.) | 0 |
| Unprovoked attack | 6 |
| Other | 0 |
| Assisting/investigating vehicle crash | 0 |
| Assisting motorist | 1 |
| Engaging in vehicle pursuit | 3 |
| Escorting dignitary or funeral | 1 |
| Overseeing work zone | 0 |
| Patrolling | 16 |
| Performing traffic control | 4 |
| Performing traffic stop | 0 |
| Responding to emergency | 3 |
| Responding to nonemergency | 6 |
| Training | 0 |
| Other | 5 |
| Pedestrian officer struck by vehicle | 13 |
| Assisting/investigating vehicle crash | 0 |
| Assisting motorist | 0 |
| Providing/deploying equipment | 0 |
| Engaging in foot pursuit | 0 |
| Overseeing work zone | 1 |
| Patrolling | 0 |
| Performing traffic control | 4 |
| Performing traffic stop | 4 |
| Training | 0 |
| Other | 4 |
| Drowning | 0 |
| Fall | 2 |
| Firearm-related incident | 2 |
| Aircraft crash | 6 |
Time of Incident
Time of incidents is shown with a bar graph, and a clock graphic is shown alongside. Times are grouped by 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., 3 p.m. to 11 p.m., 11 p.m. to 7 a.m., Not reported, and Off Duty. Each time group is divided up into felonious and accidental categories. The number of felonious deaths from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. is 10. The number of accidental deaths from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. is three. The number of felonious deaths from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. is eight. The number of accidental deaths from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. is 18. The number of felonious deaths from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. is 14. The number of accidental deaths from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. is six. The number of felonious deaths with time not reported is 26. The number of accidental deaths with time not reported is 31. The number of felonious deaths off duty is 2. The number of accidental deaths off duty is zero.
| Time Category | Felonious | Accidental |
| 7 a.m.-3 p.m. | 10 | 3 |
| 3 p.m.-11 p.m. | 8 | 18 |
| 11 p.m.-7 a.m. | 14 | 6 |
| Not Reported | 26 | 31 |
| Off Duty | 2 | 0 |
Location of Fatal Firearm Wound
A list of wound locations for felonious killing shows the number of fatal wounds per body area. The number of fatal wounds in the front head is two. The number fatal wounds in the neck/throat is one. The number of fatal wounds with location of wound not reported is 44. The numbers of fatal wounds in the rear head; side head; shoulder (upper torso) area; rear upper torso/back; rear lower torso/back; front below waist/groin area; rear below waist/buttocks; arms/hands; front legs/feet; front legs; rear legs; and feet; and the number of situations involving multiple wound locations in which it wasn't possible to deem which wound was fatal, are all 0. A graphic shows a human figure with brackets dividing the body areas and the numbers of fatal wounds per area. The human figure’s head is bracketed with the number two. The human figure’s upper body is bracketed with the number three. The human figure’s lower body is bracketed with the number zero.
| Body Area | Number of Fatal Wounds |
| Front head | 2 |
| Rear head | 0 |
| Side head | 0 |
| Neck/throat | 1 |
| Shoulder (upper torso) area | 0 |
| Front upper torso/chest | 1 |
| Rear upper torso/back | 0 |
| Front lower torso/abdomen | 1 |
| Rear lower torso/back | 0 |
| Front below waist/groin area | 0 |
| Rear below waist/buttocks | 0 |
| Arms/hands | 0 |
| Front legs/feet | 0 |
| Front legs | 0 |
| Rear legs | 0 |
| Feet | 0 |
| Multiple locations, unable to determine fatal wound | 0 |
| Fatal wound location not reported | 44 |
16 Officers Confirmed Wearing Body Armor
Weapons Used by Offender
A list of weapons used by offenders is shown with a graphic of a handgun. Categories of weapons are listed with number of killings per weapon category. The total number of felonious killings is 60. The total number of officers killed with firearms is 49. The number of officers killed with handguns is 12. The number of officers killed with rifles is seven. The number of officers killed with shotguns is zero. The number of officers killed with firearm types not reported is 29. The number of officers killed with an unknown type of firearm is one. The number of officers killed with vehicles is three. The number of officers killed with knives/cutting instruments is zero. The number of officers killed with personal weapons (hands, fists, etc.) is eight. The number of officers killed with blunt instruments (club, brick, etc.) is zero.
| Weapon Category | Number of Felonious Killings |
| Total felonious killings | 60 |
| Officers killed with firearms | 49 |
| Handguns | 12 |
| Rifles | 7 |
| Shotguns | 0 |
| Not reported | 29 |
| Unknown | 1 |
| Vehicles | 3 |
| Knives/cutting instruments | 0 |
| Personal weapons (hands, fists, etc.) | 8 |
| Blunt instrument (club, brick, etc.) | 0 |
Distance from Firearm
A table lists the numbers of felonious killings with firearms at categories of distances. A graphic of a ruler appears to the side. The number of felonious killings at 0-5 feet is 3. The number of felonious killings at 6-10 feet is six. The number of felonious killings at 11 to 20 feet is zero. The number of felonious killings at 21 to 50 feet is two. The number of felonious killings at 51 or more feet is one. The number of felonious killings at a distance not reported is 34. The number of felonious killings at an unknown distance is three.
| Distance Category | Number of Felonious Killings |
| 0-5 feet | 3 |
| 6-10 feet | 6 |
| 11-20 feet | 0 |
| 21-50 feet | 2 |
| 51+ feet | 1 |
| Not reported | 34 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Clearances of Incidents
A table shows the numbers of cleared or uncleared felonious killings. The number of cleared felonious killings is 47. The number of uncleared felonious killings is 10. The percentage of felonious killings cleared is noted as 82.5.
| Clearance Status | Number of Felonious Killings |
| Cleared | 47 |
| Uncleared | 10 |
Incidents and Victims
A table lists the numbers of incidents and victims in felonious killings. A graphic shows the logo of the Law Enforcement Officers Killed and Assaulted Program. The number of incidents is 57. The number of victims is 60.
| Number of Incidents or Victims | Number of Felonious Killings |
| Incidents | 57 |
| Victims | 60 |
