Title: The history of U.S. police deaths in the line of duty | PBS NewsHour
Headings: The history of U.S. police deaths in the line of duty
The history of U.S. police deaths in the line of duty
Where does this shooting fit in history?
But when was the last time the U.S. saw so many police targeted at once?
How many police officers are killed each year now?
What stands out now? Answer: Police gun deaths are on the rise.
What do we know about the most deadly attacks on police?
What things affect the numbers of police deaths?

Content: How many police officers are killed each year now? The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund keeps track of this. Total deaths – Last year, 123 officers died in the line of duty, a figure that is roughly in line with recent previous years. But that is all deaths on the job, including accidents and illness. How many officers were killed? Officers killed – For the last four years, the data indicate an approximate average of 40-50 officers were shot, stabbed, strangled or beaten to death each year. What stands out now? Answer: Police gun deaths are on the rise. Previous to the Dallas shootings, 2016 displayed two important trends: