Coronavirus (COVID-19)

In December 2019, the CDC began monitoring an infectious disease outbreak caused by a new coronavirus strain first identified in Wuhan, China. On February 11, 2020, the World Health Organization announced an official name for the disease: COVID-19, which was officially named a pandemic on March 11, 2020.

The first case in the United States was announced on January 21, 2020, in the state of Washington. The first fatality in the United States was announced on February 28, 2020. Find COVID-19 breaking news, what first responders need to know about the novel coronavirus, and tips for public safety leaders in how to prepare for and educate the public on the coronavirus here on Police1.

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Research: How calls for service changed after COVID-19 lockdowns

Study reviewed how 18 common types of calls changed in 10 large U.S. agencies

Adapt and serve: Responding to sexual assault in a pandemic

Tips on safely maintaining services for sexual assault survivors in today's socially distanced world
Beyond federal assistance: State COVID-19 response grants

Begin collecting data now to qualify for federal pass-through funding, community foundation and corporate foundation grants for COVID-19-related response
House passes bill to ensure COVID-19 death, disability benefits for first responders

The bill, which creates a presumption that COVID-19 was contracted in the line of duty, is headed to the president's desk

Full list of Coronavirus (COVID-19) results

First LAPD officer to die of COVID-19 mourned by pregnant 'soulmate'
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Megan Flynn, who is pregnant with Officer Martinez's twin boys, called their relationship a 'fantasy love story'
Survey: Responses from LEOs sought for study on stress amid civil unrest, COVID-19
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The study will analyze current stress and mental health symptoms among police
COVID-19: Law enforcement deaths
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Tracking the coronavirus-related deaths of U.S. police officers and other LE personnel
COVID-19: How public safety companies are assisting the frontline pandemic response
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The businesses that equip and serve first responders are supporting the national emergency response with new products, free services and donations
Face masks: Here’s what cops, firefighters, medics and COs have to say about use, policy and effectiveness
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Nearly one-third of public safety personnel do not get a department-issued face mask, plus other key findings from nearly 4,000 survey responses
US agency: Pandemic masks thwart face recognition tech up to 50% of the time
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Under ideal conditions, the failure rate for the best algorithms is only about 0.3%, according to a study by the National Institute of Standards and Technology
Chief accused of saying deputy died of COVID-19 because he was gay announces retirement
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Multiple officers confirmed they heard former Chief Dale Engle say the deputy died because of his "homosexual lifestyle"
Some US police resist enforcing COVID-19 mask mandates
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More than half the states have issued orders to wear masks in most public settings
Survey: COVID-19's impact on LE operations
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A survey of more than 200 Illinois agencies found that the pandemic had impacted police training, officer safety and community outreach
NLEOMF panel discusses mid-year LODDs for 2020, officer safety
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Panelists reviewed the latest officer fatality data and best practices for improving safety
Survey: Are you wearing a face mask on duty?
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Reviewing policies and best practices for public safety personnel wearing face masks on- and off-duty
Video: Mich. deputy shoots man wanted for stabbing in face mask dispute
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The deputy quickly clears a gun malfunction and fires several rounds at the knife-wielding suspect when he fails to comply
Texas PD gives 10-year-old birthday parade amid COVID pandemic
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A woman asked her local police department to make her daughter’s birthday in self-isolation extra special
Compass project helps first responders focus on wellness
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West Virginia’s opioid crisis sparks launch of initiatives to support mental and physical health among fire and police personnel
Tampa Bay mask rules spur hundreds of 911 calls
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Hundreds of complaint calls, disturbances and mostly verbal arguments have been reported over masks
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