Law Enforcement Officers Feloniously Killed
Disposition of Known Assailants, 1994-2003
| Disposition | 1994-1998 | 1999-2003 | 1994-2003 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 440 | 310 | 750 |
| Fugitives | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Arrested and charged | 337 | 231 | 568 |
| Guilty of murder | 229 | 147 | 376 |
| Received death sentence | 55 | 40 | 95 |
| Received life imprisonment | 121 | 88 | 209 |
| Received prison terms (ranging from 8 years to 396 years) | 53 | 19 | 72 |
| Guilty of lesser offense related to murder | 39 | 24 | 63 |
| Guilty of crime other than murder | 25 | 11 | 36 |
| Acquitted/dismissed/nolle prosequi | 20 | 14 | 34 |
| Indeterminate charge and sentence | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Committed to psychiatric institution | 9 | 2 | 11 |
| Case pending/disposition unknown | 9 | 32 | 41 |
| Died in custody prior to sentencing | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Deceased | 102 | 78 | 180 |
| Justifiably killed | 59 | 47 | 106 |
| by victim officer | 12 | 12 | 24 |
| by person(s) other than victim officer | 47 | 35 | 82 |
| Committed suicide | 35 | 26 | 61 |
| Murdered while at large | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Died under other circumstances | 6 | 5 | 11 |
| Other | 2 | 0 | 2 |