Kansas City Officer Killed by Fleeing Driver Highlights Growing Threat to Law Enforcement

In a stark reminder of the rising violence targeting those who stand on the front lines of our communities’ safety, Officer Hunter Simoncic of Kansas City, Kansas, lost his life early Tuesday after a fleeing driver deliberately struck him following a high-speed chase. At just 26 years old, Simoncic’s death is not only a devastating loss to his family and department but also a glaring signal that law enforcement officers are increasingly vulnerable to deadly attacks in the line of duty.How Much More Violence Must Our Officers Endure?The facts are clear and chilling. When responding to reports of shots fired,...