FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 1, 2012
June 1, 2012
Fairfax, Va. - Six law enforcement officers were killed in the line of duty in the United States in May 2012, two fatalities fewer than the previous month. A total of 41 officers have been killed so far in 2012, with the leading cause of death being vehicle collisions.
Most notably, in May 2012:
- Six law enforcement officers (LEOs) were killed, compared to 16 in April 2011
- Two LEOs were shot and killed
- Four LEOs were killed by vehicle collisions
- One female officer was killed in the line of duty
The following charts are provided for reference and can be incorporated into any law enforcement training material or media reports. Please cite ODMP.
Law Enforcement Deaths by State in 2012 YTD
Comparison of Law Enforcement Deaths, 2012 vs 2011 YTD
Causes of Law Enforcement Deaths in 2012 YTD
The data provided in this report is preliminary and subject to change based on final determinations of line of duty deaths. Accurate as of June 1, 2012.
About the Officer Down Memorial Page (ODMP)
ODMP is a non-profit organization dedicated to remembering all fallen law enforcement officers by creating permanent online memorials, providing instant line of duty death notifications, and keeping cop-killers behind bars through its popular No Parole for Cop Killers initiative. With over 4-million unique visitors and 40-million page views annually, it is one of the most visited law enforcement web sites, and is referenced daily by law enforcement officers, leaders, and supporters nationwide. For more information, visit www.ODMP.org.
About the Crime Museum
The Crime Museum opened its doors in 2008 with a mission to educate and provide guests memorable insight into our Nation’s history of crime and judicial system. The museum examines law enforcement, forensic science, crime scene investigation (CSI) and the consequences of committing a crime. The museum is filled with over 100 interactives and highlights a fundamental commitment to capture the audience through an entertaining and educational experience. The Crime Museum is located on 7th Street NW between E and F Streets in downtown Washington, D.C. at the Gallery Place/Chinatown Metro (Arena exit). Learn more at www.crimemuseum.org.