States with a large number of unvaccinated first responders “may face major workforce disruptions due to COVID-19 illness,” according to a study by researchers at the University of Miami.
July 19, 2022, 5:10 PMIn this Feb. 11, 2022, file photo, a large police presence is seen near a house where a shooting occurred in Phoenix.States with a large number of unvaccinated first responders “may face major workforce disruptions due to COVID-19 illness,” according to a study released Tuesday by researchers at the University of Miami.
Last year, the leading cause of line of duty deaths amongst law enforcement was COVID-19, with 301 COVID deaths in 2021, according to the Office Down Memorial Page end of year report. This year is no different. The mid-year report from the group found over 95 COVID deaths in 2022. In fact, the group concluded the large increase in law enforcement deaths was entirely due to COVID-19 year over year.