In December 2016, seven law enforcement officers died in the line of duty, bringing the final yearly tally to 140 total. Of the seven officers who died in December, three died as the result of gunfire, two died from car crashes, one died from a 9/11-related illness, and one died as the result of assault. One of the officers who died in December 2016 was female and the remaining six were male. Of the seven officers who died, five were in their 20s or early 30s and had served in law enforcement for one year or less.
The Officer Down Memorial Page extends our condolences to the families, friends, and agencies who lost a loved one in December 2016. Please take a moment to read the memorials of the officers who made the ultimate sacrifice and gave their lives in the line of duty in December 2016:
New Jersey State Police, NJ
Valencia County Sheriff's Office, NM
Americus Police Department, GA
Georgia Southwestern State University
Department of Public Safety, GA
Miller County Sheriff's Office, AR
New Jersey State Police, NJ
Pennsylvania State Police, PA
