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COVID-19 is leading cause of death among law enforcement

By FOX 5 NY Staff
Updated  September 17, 2021 8:05am EDT
U.S.
FOX 5 NY

COVID-19 leading cause of death among law enforcement

According to a new study from the National Law Enforcement Officer's memorial fund, 346 officers had died from the virus since the pandemic began.

NEW YORK - COVID-19 is the leading cause of death among law enforcement nationwide over the last two years.

According to a new study from the National Law Enforcement Officer's Memorial fund, 346 officers have died from the virus since the pandemic began last year.

Texas has been the hardest-hit state, with nearly 100 deaths in 2020.

Despite these sobering statistics, police unions nationwide continue to be some of the most vocal opponents of vaccine mandates. 

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