It takes a uniquely brave and resilient person to work as a police officer. Not everyone can tolerate the stress of handling potentially dangerous situations every day, but police officers do it with an unwavering sense of commitment and duty.

Honoring those Who Protect and Serve

It’s easy to appreciate the protection police officers offer to everyday people, but our safety comes at a very steep price. Rarely does a week go by that an officer doesn’t lose his or her life in the line of duty. Every officer who dies isn’t just the loss of someone’s spouse, someone’s child, and/or someone’s parent, but also the loss of a faithful public protector. It’s a tragedy not just for the people who knew and loved the fallen, but also the community at large.

In honor of the 2015 National Police Week, Peace Officers Memorial Day and to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice to keep America safe, we created this infographic. We pay respect to police officers across the country who work tirelessly to maintain law and order. It’s filled with sobering statistics about the dangers of protecting a community. Please share so that everyone understands the risk that police officers assume each day they start their shifts.

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