“A moment in time to be the best…”
Captain Wemmer
Mission Statement
The Peace Officer Safety Institute, Center for the Study of Law Enforcement Officers Killed and Assaulted (LEOKA), is dedicated to making local, state, tribal, and federal peace officers safer. The Center’s ultimate goal is the prevention of peace officer assaults, murders, and accidental deaths. To accomplish this mission, the Center analyzes officer safety data, reviews critical law enforcement incidents, and presents realistic training to enhance peace officer performance during unanticipated, high stress, and rapidly changing conditions. The Center gathers peace officer safety information to share as a clearinghouse for the law enforcement community.
What We Do
Conduct independent critical incident reviews
Complete confidential and public critical incident reports
Determine causal factors in a peace officer’s injury or death
Present reality-based scenario training encompassing shock, startle, and surprise
Provide training presentations to make peace officers more effective and safer
Present critical incident decision-making for supervisors and command personnel
Safety Considerations
National Peace Officer Fatalities
2022 vs. 2023
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Total Fatalities
Firearms Related
Traffic Causes
Other Causes
Source and Link: National Law Enforcement Officer Memorial