Police fatalities hit lowest level since WWII, with firearm deaths falling 15%. Line-of-duty police fatalities in the U.S. dropped to 111 in 2025, the lowest annual total since World War II. Firearm-related officer deaths fell 15% to 44, marking the lowest figure in at least a decade. The decline occurred amid a national focus on officer safety and enhanced support for law enforcement. Separate data indicates the number of officers shot in the line of duty saw a slight increase. The trend offers a counter-narrative to perceptions of escalating violence against police. In a significant and historic shift for American law enforcement, the…

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