Officers recently killed in line of duty represent ‘disturbing trend,’ police say (opens original article in a new tab)

Canadian police officials express concern over recent targeted killings of officers, with three deaths in two weeks surpassing historical averages, though overall numbers remain lower than past decades.

• Recent on-duty police officer deaths in Canada have raised concerns about a potential increase in targeted attacks
• Three officers were killed in two weeks, exceeding the historical average of 2.7 annual deaths from intentional acts
• Police officials and experts note the trend is troubling despite lower overall numbers compared to past decades
• Several officers have been injured in recent weeks, highlighting ongoing risks for law enforcement