Coronavirus killed more Florida officers in 2020 than anything else

[Zorro]

The virus replaced gunfire, crashes and assaults as the leading cause of death of law enforcement officers. At least 18 died of complications from COVID-19.

In 2020, two Florida law enforcement officers were killed by gunfire. One died in a motorcycle crash. Another died after being injured while running after a suspect.

But at least 18 police officers, correctional officers, sheriff’s deputies and a federal agent in Florida died of complications from the coronavirus in 2020, the Tampa Bay Times found.

That number includes 13 local law enforcement officers listed in an unofficial count kept by the Officer Down Memorial Page, which tracks deaths based on media reports.

It also includes at least five Florida Department of Corrections officers who died from the virus while performing what has become one of the riskiest law enforcement duties during the pandemic: guarding prisons.

https://www.tampabay.com/news/health/2020/12/31/coronavirus-killed-more-florida-officers-in-2020-than-anything-else/

[soryang]

1. the officers I see out and about in public

don't wear masks. go figure. neither do the ambulance drivers.