China reports 308 on-duty police deaths in 2022

BEIJING, Jan. 10 (Xinhua) -- In 2022, 308 police officers died in the line of duty in China, the Ministry of Public Security said on Tuesday.

A total of 179 auxiliary police officers died at their posts during the year, the ministry told a press conference.

Additionally, 4,334 police officers and 3,470 auxiliary police officers were injured while performing their duties.

Tuesday is the third annual Chinese People's Police Day.