In May of 2017, eleven law enforcement officers gave their lives in the line of duty. Of those eleven officers, six died as the result of gunfire, four died in auto-related issues (3 automobile crashes and 1 vehicle pursuit), and one died as the result of a stabbing.
The yearly line of duty death total for 2017 stands at 54 at the end of May, up over 25% from last year. Auto-related deaths make up the biggest percentage of line of duty deaths this year at 22 out of 54 -- a 38% increase over last year at this time.
The Officer Down Memorial Page extends our deepest condolences to the families, friends, and agencies who lost a loved one to a line of duty death in May 2017. Please take a moment to read the memorials and Remember the Fallen.
Pottawattamie County Sheriff's Office (IA)
Maury County Sheriff's Department (TN)
Norton Shores Police Department (MI)
Yell County Sheriff's Department (AR)
Kirkersville Police Department (OH)
Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department (CA)
Broadwater County Sheriff's Office (MT)
U.S. Dept of Homeland Security - Customs and Border Protection
Lincoln County Sheriff's Office (MS)
Virginia State Police (VA)
Bluefield Police Department (WV)