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Since 1961, Canada has seen 133 police officers murdered in the line of duty, all but four of whom were men.
Homicides against police officers occurred most often during a robbery investigation, accounting for almost one-quarter of all killings.
Nine in ten police officers were shot to death, most of whom were not wearing a protective vest.
All but five homicides against police officers since 1961 have been solved.
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