It 's been ` ` one of the safest years for local law enforcement in decades , '' they said . Reasons cited : Better training and equipment , more officers in bullet - resistant vests . Officials also noted a downturn in violent crime in general . The report 's conclusions are different from those made by the FBI .
It 's been `` one of the safest years for U.S. law enforcement in decades , '' groups say . Reasons cited : Better training and equipment , more officers in bullet-resistant vests . Officials also cite a downturn in violent crime in general . The report 's figures are different from those held by the FBI .