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.
Study reviewed how 18 common types of calls changed in 10 large U.S. agencies
Begin collecting data now to qualify for federal pass-through funding, community foundation and corporate foundation grants for COVID-19-related response
Panelists reviewed the latest officer fatality data and best practices for improving safety
Skylar Herbert died after her brain began to swell while she was in the hospital with the coronavirus
This new video app helps facilitate non-emergency responses during the coronavirus pandemic
The city of Topeka announced 3% pay cuts for firefighters and police officers last week due to pandemic-related budget issues
Although a statewide mandatory mask order went into effect, state officials say local law enforcement offices can’t do much more than remind offenders to wear masks
The agency has discontinued its “Safety and Weather Leave” policy, which would have allowed agents to take paid leave under extenuating circumstances
In a Facebook post, a Florida man threatened to ‘empty every clip he owns’ at a grocery store if people weren’t wearing masks or gloves
Police nationwide have reported an alarming surge in drivers clocking speeds close to – sometimes surpassing – 100 mph
Sgt. Joseph Spinosa is believed to be the first Long Island police officer to succumb to the virus
“While the dangers of chasing bad guys into dark alleys and making ‘routine’ traffic stops are part of what law enforcement ‘signs up for,’ COVID-19 is not”
The new order requires churches to follow 24 new protocols to increase safety during services
Fresno police officers have been enforcing social distancing but haven’t issued fines or citations to individuals
Over 60 people were issued summonses and two were arrested for hosting an event at a barbershop in Brooklyn
Congresswoman Robin Kelly is calling for a matching fund waiver for grants related to pandemic response and mental health
Democratic lawmakers sent a letter to Attorney General William Barr asking for anti-bias training since officers are now more likely to encounter masked individuals
According to one PD, many people are neglecting to don pants for their daily trip to the mailbox during quarantine
Will lessons learned from the shelter-in-place orders figure into future policing strategies and policies?
6-year-old Caleb was feeling down because of the quarantine – unable to attend school or have a birthday party with his friends
59-year-old Officer Ronald Newman died Friday morning
It was with “heavy hearts,” the Flint Police Department learned about the death, the department wrote
“My worry, Shannon, is that officers are going to be put in bad positions, in dangerous positions by going out and checking IDs and making sure people belong where they’re at”
Law enforcement organizations have recommended limited enforcement of traffic laws during the pandemic
How to protect your data as cybercriminals capitalize on the COVID-19 pandemic
The loss includes about 70 bottles of liquor
“This unknown enemy that we fight is real,” he said. “It wants to consume you.”
The mayor of one city said he anticipated public safety cuts of up to 20% due to the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic
Some states have reported alarming speed increases, including a surge in vehicles clocked at 100 mph or more
The coronavirus is rapidly changing the way every aspect of our society operates, including law enforcement and the communities they serve
The current pandemic may have investigators working from home to control exposure – follow these tips to ensure compliance with department policies
As agencies suffer from diminished personnel numbers, technology can help enforce the actions needed to ‘flatten the curve’
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