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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How COVID-19 is impacting campus police operations

From enforcing health and safety guidelines to virtually engaging with students, university police departments face many new challenges during the pandemic

How to combat COVID-19 misinformation

The police have an opportunity to protect the public from misinformation, as well as enforce the law to protect public health and public safety
As pandemic raged, roadways became speedways

Several states saw a doubling in the number of tickets issued for speeds exceeding 100 mph compared to the same period last year
10 ways to get the most out of a virtual conference

As training and events move to an online experience, follow these tips to maximize your socially distanced education and networking

Full list of Coronavirus (COVID-19) results

COVID-19: Law enforcement deaths
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Tracking the coronavirus-related deaths of U.S. police officers and other LE personnel
The consequences of Clery Act non-compliance
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College and university police, public safety and security departments must remain vigilant about accurate crime reporting
Police: Teen, parents likely to face charges after party forced school to switch to remote learning
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A Massachusetts school is delaying its hybrid in-person learning after a student hosted a party in violation of COVID-19 rules
Calif. governor signs presumptive COVID-19 workers' comp bill
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First responders will be presumed to have contracted COVID-19 on-duty if there is an outbreak at their workplace
N.J. cops to give gift cards to kids wearing masks properly
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The Summit Police Department is partnering with a local shopping association to promote mask-wearing among students, the police chief said
NYPD cop survives COVID-19 after 136-day hospital stay
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Lieutenant Yvan Pierrelouis spent 75 days comatose on a ventilator
Survey: What is the state of officer mental health in 2020?
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The findings of a recent survey reveal a profession that is deeply suffering under the weight of the events of this year
When red flags are too late: Police leaders must act now to save their officers
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Leaders must not assume that the stoicism and strength shown by their officers is a sustainable strategy for wellness
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
More cops calling helplines as protests and pandemic add stress
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CopLine and Cop2Cop offer 24/7 confidential support from trained helpline workers
Report: COVID-19 is single highest cause of LODDs in 2020 so far
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The National Police Foundation in collaboration with the DOJ published key findings from COVID-19 LODD data
TikTok celebs charged after hosting parties, defying COVID-19 rules
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LAPD responded to the same residence twice in a week to issue citations for parties with hundreds of guests
Stay engaged with the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial and Museum
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The nation’s leading resource for law enforcement pivots to keep supporters engaged during the COVID-19 pandemic
Mass. cops seek serial 'COVID hugger' who threatened to give strangers COVID-19
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The man allegedly came up behind several Walmart customers, hugged them and said 'You now have COVID,' police say
FBI investigates breach of server used by SD dispatchers to identify COVID-19 patients
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Officials say the breach may have leaked the names and addresses of those who tested positive for the virus
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