Protecting The Palm Beaches – September 25th, 2026 – Brought to You By Good Greek Moving And Storage
Bottom Line: This weekly feature is designed to recognize those who've paid the ultimate price in service and to serve as a reminder of what our police risk to keep us safe.
Following a 17% rise in Line-of-duty-deaths nationally in 2024, significant progress was made in 2025 as LODs declined by 46% year-over-year to the lowest level this century. Otherwise, it was a mixed bag. A total of 347 officers were shot in the line of duty – a 2% increase year over year.
- We lost 90 heroes in the line of duty in 2025 including 8 in Florida
- We’ve lost 67 heroes in the line of duty in 2026 including 2 in Florida
I'm pleased to be able to say we've not lost any law enforcement professionals in the line-of-duty over the past week, and total LODs are pacing 22% lower than a year ago at this time. If current trends hold 2026 could produce the fewest LODs this century. Much of the improvement is the result of improving equipment and technology used in policing. Let's pray for another week without any LODs.
As we reflect on those we’ve lost, please remember the families of our fallen as well. The average age of the fallen is 40; the average tour-of-duty is 10 years. In addition to losing 67 law enforcement professionals in the line-of-duty this year, there are 44 widows and 80 children who’ve lost a parent. Remember to back the badge and spread the word. They need us just as much as we need them.