Two studies from Harvard examine police-induced shootings in the U.S., revealing that around 1,000 people are fatally shot by police annually, more than in any other developed nation. Researchers Jain and Hemenway analyzed firearm homicide data from 2005 to 2020, finding beneficiaries of police force receiving an average of six gunshot wounds. This pattern suggests a trend of multiple shots fired by police in confrontations, impacting fatality rates. The authors also propose that certain departmental policies connected to training and engagement could potentially reduce these death tolls, enhancing overall public safety.
The study found that people killed by police averaged nearly six gunshot wounds, while civilians averaged almost four, indicating a pattern in police shooting practices.
Jain and Hemenway highlight the role of police department policies in mitigating lethal outcomes, suggesting certain approaches can lower the number of fatal police shootings.
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