Police deaths decrease, but fatal shootings climb
Five ambush-style incidents that ended in the shooting deaths of 15 police officers are putting a damper on a positive trend this year: The number of officers who died in the line of duty was the lowest in 50 years.
The total number of officers shot and killed surged 23% since last year to 48. More than 30% of the deaths happened in five incidents where one shooter killed several officers.
It tells us we have an increasing number of coldblooded criminals on the streets of America.
Link to the USA Today story: Police deaths decrease, but fatal shootings climb
Law Enforcement Officer Deaths: Preliminary 2009 Report
