Four of these were in traffic accidents, and the other four were violent deaths. William Potter was shot 17 times for holding what turned to be a bb-gun. I have tremendous sympathy for the officers and their families effected by tragedies like the Pleasanton killings. But I think our hearts must go out to all who've lost a loved one to violence, including the victims of police violence. A life is not worth more because someone wears a uniform to work each day.
All life is precious and worthy of our reverence and respect.