In 2023, a staggering 378 police officers were shot in the line of duty, marking the highest number ever recorded by the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP). Despite optimism that the numbers would decrease after the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and the devastating impact of the defund-the-police movement, the alarming figure reveals a grim reality.

“Many will often look at this data and just see numbers, but we must remember that they represent heroes — fathers, mothers, sons and daughters,” FOP President Patrick Yoes says. “This scale of violence against our officers is horrifying and simply unsustainable.”

To view the full press release, visit https://fop.net/2024/01/378-officers-shot-in-the-line-of-duty-in-2023/.