“It’s probably impossible to get the numbers that allow us to determine whether “intentional attacks on LEOs as LEOs” are increasing or decreasing. “
It really isn’t impossible. In fact it’s rather easy. And this data goes all the way back to the OK Corral days. Felony level assaults are the highest America has ever seen. If you norm out for the effect of modern communications (most cops in 1960 didn’t carry a radio) medicine, EMS, transportation, modern surgical techniques, antibiotics, and modern protective equipment, this is a very violent time in America.
And this violence surge it is distributed very unevenly. It is centered in around 10 major greater urban centers. Without them, the rest of America is about as violent as Switzerland.
Stick to taxes.
You nailed it again. Statistically there is also a particular demographic that is leading the charge in the uptick in violence. However, people get their panties in a bunch if you even dare to suggest its existence.