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Dozens of police recruits have died during training in 14 states, AP reports

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February 24, 2025
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At least 29 recruits have died unexpectedly while undergoing basic law enforcement training over the past decade, according to an investigation by The Associated Press.

These deaths occurred across 14 states, including North Carolina, and the majority of those who died were men, with Black recruits being disproportionately affected. Most fatalities followed intense physical exertion during training activities such as calisthenics, timed runs, and simulated combat exercises. The recruits ranged in age from 22 to 59.

One such case was Jeremy Moseley, 29, who suffered heat stroke after completing an hourlong physical training session on a hot day in 2016. Moseley was a recruit for the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.

Experts and police advocates expressed surprise at AP’s findings and noted that many of the deaths could have been prevented. Unlike officers who die in the line of duty, no federal agency or independent organization systematically tracks recruit fatalities.

The AP’s tally accounts for recruits who were undergoing basic training academies for police, law enforcement, and correctional agencies across the country. However, it does not include deaths linked to other training activities, such as SWAT team tryouts or routine annual fitness tests. Source: Yahoo News

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