Law enforcement officers have fallen victim to 86 ambush-style attacks as of Oct. 31 this year, more than double last year’s figure, according to the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP). The attacks resulted in the murder of 26 officers and the shooting of 109, according to a monthly report from the FOP. “Premediated ambush-style attacks are particularly disturbing and pernicious. These types of attacks are carried out with an element of surprise and intended to deprive officers of the ability to defend against attack,” the report said. “Premeditated attacks contribute to a worrisome desensitization to evil acts that were once largely considered taboo except by the most depraved.” There were a total of 48 ambush attacks on officers in 2020, according to the FOP’s annual report. Twelve officers died in the attacks. A total of 281 officers have been shot in the line of duty this year and fifty-two have been …