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.
The nation’s leading resource for law enforcement pivots to keep supporters engaged during the COVID-19 pandemic
The police have an opportunity to protect the public from misinformation, as well as enforce the law to protect public health and public safety
The distraction of COVID may overshadow other school safety concerns at a time when tensions and mental health issues are increasing
The request comes after Monroe County received $140 million in federal aid for COVID-19 response
Sheriff Christopher Schmaling said his department will leave the investigation and enforcement of public health orders to the state health department
Deputy Vanessa Mackey is the first Orleans Parish deputy to succumb to the coronavirus
“COVID has victimized this community across the board. I think it’s time for us to not allow it to create more crime victims just in the sense of trying to release people from jail”
Because medically-approved masks can’t be safely worn over facial hair, officers who can’t shave were placed on health and safety leave
With schools closed, many SROs have been reassigned, but staying in touch with students is still important
When resources are limited, and human interaction should be kept at a minimum for the betterment of public health, ALPR technology can help
Members of the union will receive a temporary 2% pay increase for time worked on active duty from March 1 to June 30
The Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office created a special investigative unit to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 among personnel and inmates
Officials say the owner’s adult son has thrown two parties in the building in recent weeks despite strict stay-at-hone orders
The department said officers confiscated more than a dozen vehicles and issued more than 20 summonses
Chief Shawn Ladd said he will not enforce any parts of the governor’s statewide COVID-19 executive order that are unconstitutional
Social distancing creates unique challenges for honoring first responders and supporting their families
“Medical personnel were there for us on 9/11 and we want to be there for them today,” said Officer Eric Brozek
A lack of protective gear was cited by the officers as an ongoing problem
A viral video purporting to show a crowded house party in Chicago over the weekend sparked a strong reaction from officials
Sonia Munoz, 38, a custody assistant at the Twin Towers jail in L.A., says she fears for her family’s safety once she leaves her desk job and returns to the line
The Coronavirus Frontline Workers Fair Pay Act would provide retroactive and ongoing hazard pay
The recognition would trigger insurance and worker’s compensation benefits
While crime nationwide has fallen by 25% during virus shutdown measures, reports of domestic violence increased by 5%
“People have been on good behavior, but everyone in law enforcement has to worry about the long game”
Instead of enforcing the ‘draconian’ order with citations or fines, officers and deputies will offer violators a mask
While preliminary data shows no significant change in overdose numbers, one agency describes how stay-at-home orders have impacted overdose locations and outreach efforts
The public health initiative drew concerns about privacy invasion, despite reassurances the drone does not use facial recognition or collect private data
Nearly 300 Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office personnel have been receiving time-and-a-half for the last two weeks
The arrestee belongs to a group urging resistance to government COVID-19 restrictions
COVID-19 has led to the police finding themselves in the unenviable position of enforcing edicts that restrict basic behaviors and unalienable rights
City leaders asked police and other first responders to take a pay cut to offset COVID-19-related budget shortfalls
Public safety leaders must consider the larger policy implications inherent in determining how these new laws and guidance apply to personnel
Officer Charles “Rob” Roberts was hospitalized after officers resuscitated him in his home earlier this week
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