Local Officials: Stronger, Together Podcast
Local Officials: Stronger, Together Podcast
Episode 46: Monumental Reduction in Law Enforcement Fatalities
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The number of law enforcement professionals nationwide who died on duty in 2025 decreased 25 percent compared to the same time period in 2024, according to preliminary data provided by the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF). The NLEOMF data shows that 111 federal, state, county, municipal, and U.S. Territories officers died in the line of duty in 2025, compared to the 148 officers who died in 2024. The 111 line-of-duty deaths in 2025 represents a near-historic low. The last time annual officer fatalities were at a comparable level was in 1943, when 94 officers were killed in the line of duty.
In this episode, Scott visits with Risk Pool Law Enforcement Consultants Chase Stapp and Joseph Florance, about the reduction. You’ll hear about efforts like the Texas Police Chiefs Association’s Vincible training program, along with the risk management outreach by Chase and Joseph. Members are encouraged to reach out to Chase and Joe at lawenforcementoutreach@tmlirp.org or 512-491-2440 for a no-cost consultation designed to promote excellence in law enforcement.
Further Information
o National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF)
o Texas Police Chiefs Association’s Vincible Training Program
o TML Risk Pool Police and Fire Resources
o TML Risk Pool’s Support for Excellence in Law Enforcement – Summary of Actions (2023)
o TML Risk Pool’s Support for Excellence in Law Enforcement – Progress Report (2025)
