Alabama: 24 people killed by police in 2024. In Texas? 165!

 

Which areas of the US had the highest number of police officers killed on duty?

Sixty-six officers were killed in the South, more than twice the rate of any other region. The South also has roughly double the amount of law enforcement officers than any other region, according to BLS employment data. Additionally, the southern region of the US also has a larger population compared to the other regions of the US.