Center for the Study
of
Law Enforcement Officers
Killed and Assaulted
Mission Statement
The Peace Officer Safety Institute, Center for the Study of Law Enforcement Officers Killed and Assaulted, is dedicated to making local, state and federal peace officers safer. The Center’s ultimate goal is the prevention of peace officer assaults, murders, and accidental deaths. To accomplish this mission, the Center analyzes officer safety data, reviews critical law enforcement incidents, and presents realistic training to enhance peace officer performance during unanticipated, high stress, and rapidly changing conditions. The Center gathers peace officer safety information to share as a clearinghouse for the law enforcement community.
What We Do
- Conduct Independent Critical Incident Reviews
- Complete Confidential and Public Critical Incident Reports
- Determine Causal Factors in a Peace Officer’s Injury or Death
- Present Reality-Based Scenario Training Encompassing Shock, Startle, and Surprise
- Provide Training to Make Peace Officers More Effective and Safer
- Present Critical Incident Decision-Making for Supervisors
National Peace Officer Fatalities
January 1 through September 8, 2019
vs.
January 1 through September 8, 2018
Total Fatalities (85) -28%
Firearms Related (35) -13%
Traffic Related (26) -26%
Other Causes (24) -44%
Research Activities
Critical Incident Reviews
“The Eviction Murders”
“Tragedy In Hughson”
“The Minkler Incident”
“Active Shooter – Goleta”
Show ReviewsCalifornia LEOKA
Learn MoreTraining Considerations
2019
Conferences/Training
Los Angeles Police Department – Hollenbeck Area
2019 Public & Officer Safety Expectations for the Supervisor
Peace Officers Association of Los Angeles County
2019 Blue Lives in Jeopardy: Surviving Your Attacker
Federal Bureau of Investigation, Alabama
2019 Southeastern Leadership Executive Development
Hawaii Narcotic Officers Association
2019 Counterdrug Training Academy
California Highway Patrol
2019 Leadership Forum
California Reserve Peace Officers
2019 Annual Training Conference
Oregon Reserve Peace Officers Association
2019 Annual Training Conference
Orange Police Department, California
2019 Supervisory Training
Criminal Justice Training Center, Huntington Beach, California
2019 Use of Force and De-escalation Program
Awards
ARPOC
Best Class AwardGolden Badge Award
Top Management AwardCalifornia POST
Excellence in Training Award, Lifetime AchievementPersonal Appreciation
Trauma SupportGolden West College
Directors
Ed Deuel
Huntington Beach Police Department, Lieutenant, Retired
Rich Wemmer
Los Angeles Police Department, Captain III, Retired
Marcus Young
Ukiah Police Department, Sergeant, Retired
Former FBI LEOKA Instructor