FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 4th, 2012
September 4th, 2012
Fairfax, Va. - Fourteen law enforcement officers were killed in the line of duty in August 2012, marking the second most deadly month of the year. In total, 76 law enforcement officers have fallen in the line of duty since January 1st, 2012.
Most notably, in August 2012:
- Fourteen (14) law enforcement officers (LEOs) were killed, compared to 15 in August 2011
- Nine LEOs were shot and killed, the most in any single month in 2012
- Two LEOs were killed in vehicle collisions
- Two LEOs suffered fatal heart attacks
- One LEO was killed in an airplane crash
- There were two multiple-fatality incidents in which a total of four LEOs were slain
Details on every line of duty death in 2012 can be obtained at http://www.ODMP.org/search/year/2012
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 September 4, 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.
