Ambushes of police up 139%, officers blame defund politicians
Ambush shootings of police have jumped 139%, and the top police union blames the anti-law enforcement rhetoric liberal politicians have spewed.
The Fraternal Order of Police released new numbers of attacks on men and women in blue, reporting 109 officers have been shot in 86 ambushes. Worse, 281 officers have been shot this year so far and 52 killed by gunfire.
“The demonization of the police has made our communities and law enforcement jobs less safe,” Yoes said. “Due to lingering animosity toward law enforcement officers, overheated political rhetoric, and a decline in respect for law and order — we are seeing an increase in violence that specifically targets officers. Despite the negative attitudes towards law enforcement by so many, officers still show up every single day and make a difference in the communities they serve."
The Fraternal Order of Police released new numbers of attacks on men and women in blue, reporting 109 officers have been shot in 86 ambushes. Worse, 281 officers have been shot this year so far and 52 killed by gunfire.
“The demonization of the police has made our communities and law enforcement jobs less safe,” Yoes said. “Due to lingering animosity toward law enforcement officers, overheated political rhetoric, and a decline in respect for law and order — we are seeing an increase in violence that specifically targets officers. Despite the negative attitudes towards law enforcement by so many, officers still show up every single day and make a difference in the communities they serve."