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Originally Posted by SPD 37
A lot of cops, in the US, are killed weekly by someone who was not considered a "threat".
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In 2014, so far, 110 Peace Officers have been killed in the "Line of Duty", about half of which were caused by an intentional act of another person. Not exactly "A lot ... killed weekly by someone who was not considered a "threat"".
Line of Duty Deaths: 110
Assault: 2
Automobile accident: 25
Drowned: 1
Fire: 1
Gunfire: 43
Gunfire (Accidental): 2
Heart attack: 15
Motorcycle accident: 3
Struck by vehicle: 3
Vehicle pursuit: 5
Vehicular assault: 10
Read more:
http://www.odmp.org/search/year/2014#ixzz3MCIOtKsJ
I appreciate the service that most Law Enforcement personnel provide. Sadly, there are some who abuse the power that we have entrusted them with.