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Injuries, Illnesses, and Fatalities
Fatal work injuries for law enforcement officers, 2011-15 = 606

Violence

317

Homicides

241

Suicides

49

Accidental

25

Transportation

252

Roadway incident

192

Pedestrian struck by vehicle

45

Aircraft incident

7

Off roadway incident

3

Falls

17

Same level

9

Lower level

7

Exposure

13

Heat

4

Electricity

3

Drowning

3

Exposure to other harmful substances

3

Contact with objects/equipment

4

Last Modified Date: December 18, 2017