China's top police chief revealed on Friday that a total of
2,717 police officers had died in the line of duty in the past six
years, and another 29,000 were wounded.
Meng Jianzhu, Minister of Public Security, gave the figures
during a national conference in Beijing, which was attended by
police chiefs at provincial level.
Chinese police officers at all levels have made great sacrifices
to fulfil their duties and safeguard national security as well as
social stability, Meng said.
Compensation was provided to the bereaved families with help
from local governments and Party organs, he added.
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(Xinhua News Agency January 12, 2008)