First this startling revelation:  On-duty deaths for COPS up 37% in 2010

This year is looking pretty grim based on this month alone. And this month is not over yet.

I pray we get a break.

I have compiled some stats for this month.  (All taken from AR15.Com  / BOTS Threads)  Just shootings, no car accidents, no AD's, just people shooting cops.

Jan 2nd – (1) Officer Killed, (1)-wounded, Enon, Ohio
http://www.daytondailynews.com/news/crime/deputy-gunman-killed-in-shootout-1043369.html?cxtype=ynews_rss

Jan 5th – (1) Officer killed (Chief of Police) in Ranier, Oregon.
http://www.katu.com/news/local/112953509.html

Jan 7th – (1) Officer Shot and wounded, in Spartenburg, South Carolina
http://www.foxcarolina.com/news/26386539/detail.html

Jan 9th – (2) Officers shot – (1) killed, Baltimore, Maryland
http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/news/crime/blog/2011/01/two_officers_shot_one_killed_o.html

Jan 11th – (1) LASD Deputy shot in the face, Los Angeles, CA.
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2011/01/deputy-shot-in-face-suspect-killed-in-east-la-shooting.html

Jan 14th – (1) officer shot in Lakewood New Jersey
http://www.app.com/article/20110114/NEWS/110114155/Lakewood-police-officer-reported-shot

Jan 17th - (1) Police officer was killed on a home invasion - Lavonia, Michigan
http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/dpp/news/local/livonia-police-officer-killed-in-walled-lake-20110117-wpms

Jan 18th – (1) Officer is shot in Baltimore, Maryland
http://baltimore.cbslocal.com/2011/01/18/police-search-for-suspects-in-officer-shooting/

Jan 20th – (2) Officers shot down in Miami, Florida
http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/01/20/2026296/our-worst-nightmare-two-officers.html#

Jan 23rd – (1) Officer shot, Indianapolis, Minnesota
http://www.indystar.com/article/20110123/NEWS02/110123003/IMPD-officer-shot-during-traffic-stop-Northside?odyssey=mod|breaking|text|IndyStar.com

Jan 23rd – (4) officer shot at the precinct, Detroit, Michigan
http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/news/region/detroit/two-officers-shot-at-a-police-precinct-on-detroit's-west-side

Jan 23rd – (1) City officer from Lincoln City, Oregon
http://www.koinlocal6.com/news/local/story/Multiagency-effort-to-track-suspected-gunman/J28a_qxVMUiZSKCICICMzQ.cspx

Jan 23rd - (2) Deputies wounded in shootout, Port Orchard, Oregon
http://www.seattlepi.com/sound/434001_sound114462134.html

Jan 24th – (2) officers killed, 1 Deputy US Marshal wouned in Saint Peterburg, Florida  
http://www.baynews9.com/article/news/2011/january/199854/Two-St.-Petersburg-officers-pronounced-dead-after-morning-shootings

Jan 30th - (1) Gang Officer from Long Beach Police Dept. shot (Wounded), partner returned fire.  Long Beach, CA.
http://www.lbpost.com/news/ryan/11023




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ETA: All I can say is stay safe, stay low, and watch your back my brothers........

I've been reminding my guys of this everyday.  Don't get complacent and watch your six, and each other.

10 officers shot in 24 hours

Its just insane

Yes it's been a rough start, just like it was last year.

Lots of gunfire deaths.

I posted this in one of the other threads but it's worth repeating...It doesn't matter if we are in a coffee shop in Lakewood or at roll call in a Detroit station, we need to be on guard and ready to act.

There are plenty of times we are ready for a gun fight and know that going in, but we have had plenty of cops attacked and injured or killed at times when we don't typically expect it.

Stay safe guys.

Unfortunately add one more.

Livonia, MI (Outside Detroit) Police Officer Larry Nehasil Shot and Killed on 1-17-11 by a home invasion suspect.
Fox News Detroit

I am adding it now........

If there is any I have missed for this month, please post it.

Just after Christmas, into the New Year, no sunlight to be found in most of the U.S. right now.

More lenient sentencing, Tons of mental institutions relying on "Dope 'em up and let 'em go".

We're up against a tough wall at the beginning of a new year.

Hopefully, no where to go but up.

RIP brothers...

To the fallen, RIP.  We'll take it from here.

To those who remain - train hard and stay safe.  I spent half the day today at the range, then two hours in the gym.

1/23/2011:Two Kitsap County (WA) Deputies shot

I'm dumb, that is the article which got me started.    Adding it.

This, +1,000,000.

Training.  Get some, and take it serious.  'Nuff said.

Complacency.  Don't get it.  If you got it, get rid of it.

My mantra:  Do unto others BEFORE they do unto you.

And from Hill Street Blues:  Let's be careful out there!

Stay safe, my brothers and sisters.  Always watch your back, and your partner's.

Seems like every time I open this forum there is news story about this.  RIP to those brothers and sisters that have past.  Everyone else stay safe and take care of each other out there.

Was thinking of starting this thread myself.  It's way up this year nationwide.

Update on the Oregon shooter

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110126/ap_on_re_us/us_oregon_officer_shot

Thanks for the update !  

I hope they get him soon.

What I find amazing is this, law enforcement is the most visible sign of government from the uniforms to the cars.  Line of duty deaths by assault was up 31 percent last year.  If I was a citizen or a member of government I would be looking at this with great concern...like the canary in the mine.  But, if you shoot one congress person it is like...omgggg...the sky is falling.  

Consider, if you may...

This many Postal workers shot down, in various locations across the country.

This many IRS agents shot down.

This many Public Works employees.

This many Taco Bell employees.

This many WalMart greeters.

This many anybody, with a common thread lying within how they earn their pay. And the outrage would be prolific and pronounced.

The deputy in Lincoln City, Or is doing better from what I understand. They are calling out SWAT teams and all kinds of stuff. Statewide effort to catch that sumbitch.

01/30/2011: Washington State DOC Guard Killed by Inmate

I believe a cop was shot in cali today....I believe Long Beach?  http://www.buffalonews.com/wire-feeds/24-hour-national-news/article328329.ece

Yep, confirmed.

Updated orginal post for this month.  Crap.