NCJ Number
34875
Date Published
1975
Length
64 pages
Annotation
THIS IS THE ANNUAL REPORT PREPARED BY THE UNIFORM CRIME REPORTING PROGRAM CONCERNING LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS FELONIOUSLY KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY DURING CALENDAR YEAR 1975.
Abstract
THE STATISTICAL DATA PRESENTED IN THIS PUBLICATION PROVIDES THE LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMUNITY WITH AN OVERVIEW OF THE EXTENT, NATURE, DISTRIBUTION, AND TREND ASPECTS OF THESE FATALITIES. THE PURPOSE OF THIS SUMMARY IS TO ALERT POLICE AGENCIES TO THE CHARACTERISTICS OF FATAL ATTACKS ON THEIR OFFICERS AND THEREBY IMPROVE TRAINING AND TACTICAL TECHNIQUES. THE ULTIMATE GOAL OF THIS TRAINING IS THE SAFEGUARDING OF THE OFFICER. (AUTHOR ABSTRACT)