Coronavirus (COVID-19)
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.
College and university police, public safety and security departments must remain vigilant about accurate crime reporting
The findings of a recent survey reveal a profession that is deeply suffering under the weight of the events of this year
Leaders must not assume that the stoicism and strength shown by their officers is a sustainable strategy for wellness
The suspect said he had planned to camp on Discover Island for about a week, despite the property being restricted
City and county law enforcement statewide have heard complaints about the new mandate requiring $0 bail for some offenses in order to reduce jail populations
“You cannot instruct the NYPD to violate people’s rights! This community will NOT leave bodies in their homes for you.”
Survey aims to find out how you and your agencies are handling the new pandemic-driven restrictions that have surfaced in many states
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham ordered residents of Gallup to remain home except for emergencies and blocked roads leading in and out of town to nonessential travel
Over the past several weeks, we asked our audience a series of questions about the COVID-19 pandemic
Defense attorneys have asked sheriffs in four counties to quarantine staff attending a planned political rally so they don’t inadvertently infect inmates
The woman, who tested positive for COVID-19, left her home repeatedly to go to the grocery store and other public areas
State and local health departments will be required to notify law enforcement and other emergency personnel if a person in their jurisdiction has COVID-19
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The ranger was asking park goers to stay the requisite six feet from each other when a bystander shoved him into the water and then took off running
Hundreds of KN95 masks distributed to law enforcement agencies statewide were found to be less protective against COVID-19 than the standard N95 masks
Training, mental health resources are essential to support first responders facing both the opioid crisis and COVID-19 outbreak
Several law enforcement organizations have criticized the state health department’s process of collecting and distributing COVID-19 location information to first responders
Patrol Officer Conrad Buckley was the first member of his department to die of coronavirus complications
Law enforcement officers will receive a 5% pay increase until the end of May
Police issued at least one citation after breaking up a outdoor gathering days after citing the owner of a home that was the site of a packed party
Police leaders across the nation are working to balance enforcement priorities while ensuring the safety and well-being of their personnel
Officials say officers issued summonses to nearly a dozen people at a large Orthodox Jewish funeral, the second to be held this week against social distancing guidelines
A positive attitude and decisive action are critical during any crisis
The Republican-led Michigan Legislature refused Thursday to extend the state’s coronavirus emergency declaration as hundreds of activists returned to the Capitol
Social media is the most effective community outreach tool PDs have during this pandemic, but online messaging comes with several challenges
The officer posted the tribute in honor of a colleague who died of COVID-19
In the first 30 days of the policy, the Los Angeles Police Department has arrested 213 individuals multiple times, with 23 being arrested three or more times
Kalamazoo County’s finances and manpower will be strained to keep social distancing enforced on the water, the sheriff said
A passerby complained about the smell
Skylar Herbert was the daughter of two first responders
“What is so frustrating to me is that so many people would still choose to gather. This is still a pandemic and people’s lives are put in danger when people gather”
While the coronavirus pandemic has forced LE to alter the way it does business, technology is already enabling forensic artists to work remotely
The Disaster Responder Assets Network will host confidential Zoom sessions led by front-line responders trained in peer support
If a law enforcement officer acts on a court order to collect debt or perform evictions, they can be held in contempt and jailed indefinitely
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