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This week, senior officials from the White House and the Department of Justice met with leaders from major law enforcement groups to discuss police

One top sheriff is criticizing Attorney General Merrick Garland's controversial memo to the FBI to look into instances of "intimidation" and "harassment" by parents at school board meetings.

At the 40th Annual National Peace Officers Memorial Service in front of the US Capitol on Saturday, Biden paid his respects to fallen police officers... 20.10.2021, Sputnik International

IStock/ChiccoDodiFC(NEW YORK) -- More than 60,000 law enforcement officers were assaulted in the line of duty in 2020, including more than 40 who were killed,

"Police officers across the country are facing an increase in violent crime and violent acts committed against them."

Assaults of police officers increased by 4,071 from 2019 to 2020.

Law enforcement leaders are pinning blame on the "defund the police" movement and liberal soft-on-crime prosecutors for the dramatic rise of assaults and violence toward police officers in 2020, which increased by 4,000 attacks from 2019.

WBAL Radio 1090 AM - Over 60,000 officers assaulted in 2020, with 31% sustaining injuries: FBI

(NEW YORK) -- More than 60,000 law enforcement officers were assaulted in the line of duty in 2020, including more than 40 who were killed, according to the FBI

IStock/ChiccoDodiFC(NEW YORK) -- More than 60,000 law enforcement officers were assaulted in the line of duty in 2020, including more than 40 who were killed,