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Originally Posted by techweenie
Horse****.
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That is the big picture, and it is a relavant one.
However, just a few incidents can sway the stats in a big way short term
Dallas, Baton Rouge attacks contribute to 72% increase in firearms-related police deaths in U.S. from last year
Firearms-related police deaths up 72% from last year - NY Daily News
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Tragic shootings in Dallas and Baton Rouge have contributed to a 72% increase in firearm-related police deaths this year compared to 2015.
At least 31 officers have died in shootings nationwide this year — compared to 18 at this time in 2015, according to statistics by the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund.
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So when people think, hey......there has been a big increase recently.........well they have part of the picture right, a small snapshot anyway.