FBI Report: Police Assaults Surge, Felonious Killings Drop
Published: May 13, 2026
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FBI Report Highlights Mixed Bag for Police Safety in 2025: Assaults Surge, Felonious Killings Decline
The FBIs latest report on law enforcement officers killed and assaulted in 2025 reveals a complex picture of police safety. Assaults reached a decade-high rate of 13.8 per 100 officers, with a total of 90,178 incidents. However, felonious killings dropped by 17.2% from 2024, with 53 officers killed. The report, based on data from various agencies nationwide, shows a clear upward trend in nonfatal attacks since 2021. The report aims to enhance officer safety training and identify national patterns in policing to better protect officers amid rising threats. Firearms remain a...