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Historical US Law Enforcement Deaths
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About
This dataset offers detailed information on fatal police deaths in the United States, covering incidents from 1791 to 2022. It is regularly updated on a monthly basis. The data was compiled to provide an updated resource on law enforcement line of duty deaths, building upon previous efforts that had not been maintained since 2016. The dataset has been meticulously compiled from web-scraped data and is now split into two distinct datasets: one for human law enforcement officers and another for K9 units. It provides essential context on the circumstances, causes, and individuals involved in these tragic events.
Columns
The dataset is divided into two main files, each with specific attributes:
1. police_deaths_USA_v7.csv (Human Unit Dataset):
- Rank: The rank assigned or achieved by the police throughout their tenure.
- Name: The full name of the person.
- Age: The age of the person.
- End_Of_Watch: The death date on which the person was declared deceased.
- Day_Of_Week: The specific day of the week (e.g., Sunday, Monday).
- Cause: The cause of the death.
- Department: The name of the department where the person works.
- State: The US state where the department is situated.
- Tour: The duration of their tenure.
- Badge: The badge of the person.
- Weapon: The weapon by which the officer was killed.
- Offender: What happened to the offender/killer after the incident (e.g., Arrested, Killed).
- Summary: A summary of the police officer and the incident.
2. k9_deaths_USA_v7.csv (K9 Unit Dataset):
- Rank: The rank assigned or achieved by the K9 throughout their tenure.
- Name: The name of the K9.
- Breed: The breed of the K9.
- Gender: The gender of the K9.
- Age: The age of the K9.
- End_Of_Watch: The death date on which the K9 was declared deceased.
- Day_Of_Week: The specific day of the week.
- Cause: The cause of the death.
- Department: The name of the department where the K9 was assigned.
- State: The US state where the department is situated.
- Tour: The duration of their tenure.
- Weapon: The weapon by which the K9 officer was killed.
- Offender: What happened to the offender/killer after the incident.
- Summary: A summary of the K9 dog and the incident.
Distribution
The dataset is provided in CSV format, with data files generally supplied as
police_deaths_USA_v7.csv and k9_deaths_USA_v7.csv. The human unit dataset currently contains 25,623 records, while the K9 unit dataset holds 505 records. Sample files are made available separately on the platform.Usage
This dataset is ideal for a variety of applications, including:
- Data analytics to identify trends and patterns in law enforcement fatalities.
- Data visualisation to create compelling dashboards and graphical representations of the data.
- Exploratory data analysis to uncover insights into causes of death, geographical distributions, and other relevant factors.
- Research and analysis focused on crime and public safety.
- Informing policy discussions related to officer safety and law enforcement practices.
Coverage
The dataset covers fatal law enforcement line of duty deaths across the United States of America. The temporal scope ranges from 1791 up to 2022. The data is continually updated on a monthly basis to ensure its timeliness. It includes both human officers and K9 units, providing a broad overview of fatalities within US law enforcement.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
This dataset is invaluable for:
- Data analysts and scientists seeking to perform statistical analysis on law enforcement fatalities.
- Researchers studying historical trends, causes, and impacts of police deaths.
- Journalists interested in reporting on public safety and law enforcement incidents.
- Public safety organisations and government agencies for policy development and risk assessment.
- Academic institutions for educational and research purposes related to criminology and social studies.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- US Law Enforcement Line of Duty Deaths (1791-2022)
- United States Police and K9 Fatalities Data
- Historical US Law Enforcement Deaths
- Fatalities in US Police Service Dataset
- USA Law Enforcement Officer & K9 Deaths
Attributes
Original Data Source: Historical US Law Enforcement Deaths
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