latest news
Chief Pettiford is relieved of command
Command's Inability to Hire.
DOI OIG Assessment has been released and it supports the officers concerns.
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LEO Fatality Statistics
Preliminary 2008 Law Enforcement Officer Fatality Statistics as of April 18 from NLEOMF.org
| 2008 | 2007 | %Change | |
| Total Fatalities | 34 | 55 | -38% |
| Gunfire | 11 | 23 | -52% |
| Traffic Incidents | 19 | 26 | -27% |
| Other Causes | 4 | 6 | -33% |
Top 10 States
| Texas | 5 | Ohio | 2 |
| Georgia | 2 | Oklahoma | 2 |
| Louisiana | 2 | Several | 1 |
| Missouri | 2 | ||
| Federal Agencies | 2 | ||
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