§ Lord Mackay of Ardbrecknishasked Her Majesty's Government:
For each of the last five years, how many police officers' deaths were attributable to their police service. [HL4578]
§ Lord Bassam of BrightonThe Home Office does not hold information on how many police officers' deaths were attributable to their police service. However, police forces are required to notify the regional Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and the Home Office of details of officers who die whilst on duty. This information is given in the table.
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Number of Police Officers who have died whilst on duty for the years 1994–1998 Year 1994 6 Four road traffic accidents, one stabbing and one heart attack whilst baton training
Number of Police Officers who have died whilst on duty for the years 1994–1998 Year 1995 4 Three road traffic accidents and one shooting 1996 8 Seven road traffic accidents and one heart attack in the office 1997 4 Three road traffic accidents and one stabbing 1998 6 Four road traffic accidents, one found collapsed in office and one helicopter crash