Deaths of on-duty law enforcement officers in the U.S. decreased by nearly 25% in 2025, according to an annual reportDeaths of on-duty law enforcement officers in the U.S. decreased by nearly 25% in 2025, according to an annual report. The report from the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, shared with The Associated Press ahead of its release Tuesday, shows a drop in all categories of fatalities, from 148 total deaths in 2024 to 111 last year. Alexander said the reduction in traffic-related officer deaths likely can be attributed to an increase in the national conversation around officer safety on the road. The 2025 FOP report, released this week, showed there was a small increase in officers shot while on-duty last year — increasing from 342 in 2024 to 347 in 2025. The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund's fatality report also showed no on-duty officer fatalities in 17 states and Washington D.C., and none at the nation's federal and tribal law enforcement agencies last year.

Source: ABC News January 06, 2026 13:48 UTC