To put the risk assumed by being in law enforcement into some perspective, here are some industries that saw more incidences of fatal occupational injuries due

To put the risk assumed by being in law enforcement into some perspective, here are some industries that saw more incidences of fatal occupational injuries due to "Assaults and violent acts": Food Services. Transportation and Warehousing. Grocery Stores. Retail. ...and more. So next time you decide you must have some nice pepperoni pizza, tip your local pizza delivery guy nicely and make sure to thank him for his service to this country. EDIT: citations are fun: http://www.bls.gov/iif/oshwc/cfoi/cftb0241.pdf http://www.bls.gov/iif/oshwc/cfoi/cftb0241.pdf