Mapping Police Violence's recent report highlights that 2024 was the deadliest year for police killings in the U.S. since current tracking began. By March 2025, police killings had already reached 233, surpassing February 2024's figures. The data reveals significant disparities in police violence across different cities and states, with Rhode Island notably reporting no police killings in 2024. Meanwhile, the U.S. Justice Department's removal of a database tracking law enforcement misconduct raises alarms about transparency and accountability as accurate data is crucial for understanding and addressing these fatalities.
Mapping Police Violence's report shows an alarming increase in police killings, with 2024 marking a record high; as of March 2025, numbers continue to rise.
In 2024, police killings reached an unprecedented level in the U.S., and early data from 2025 suggests a troubling trend with 233 fatalities reported by March.
Data indicates stark variances in police killings not just by state, but by city, highlighting significant disparities in law enforcement fatalities across the country.
The Justice Department's removal of a misconduct-tracking database raises concerns, emphasizing the importance of accurate data collection to address accountability in police actions.
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