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2016 Sees Sharp Rise in Police Fatalities
The number of officers killed in the line of duty rose to 135 through January 1 to January 2016, with 64 fatally shot and 21 killed in ambushes. Major incidents included the Dallas sniper attack that killed five officers and wounded nine, and the Baton Rouge pistol attack that killed three officers. The year also spurred retirements and morale concerns in Dallas, while law enforcement faces recruitment challenges and heightened vigilance nationwide.
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund
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