FBI Data Reveals Rising Tide of Attacks on Law Enforcement, Officers Face 10-Year High in Assaults
Washington, D.C. — A recent FBI report reveals a concerning upward trend in assaults against law enforcement officers across the United States, marking the highest rate in a decade. The 2023 figures show that over 79,000 officers were targeted, a severe escalation that signals growing dangers in the line of duty. Equally alarming is the rise in the number of officers injured by gunfire, underscoring an increase in the lethality of these confrontations. The report, …