COVID-19 was the leading cause of death for law enforcement officers in the United States in both 2020 and 2021.
Although we have lost officers in Kern County to the virus, right now, the main issue agencies are dealing with is a staffing shortage.
Law Enforcement Deaths Are Sharply Rising
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Last year was the deadliest ever for U.S. law enforcement, with COVID accounting for 65% of total fatalities.
