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.
Lexipol Senior Grants Consultants Samantha Dorm and Jerry Brant answer questions about available funds for public safety agencies
You are never off duty as a police officer when it comes to how you represent yourself, your agency and your responsibilities
A video of a cop criticizing COVID-19 decrees has amassed nearly 1 million views and reignited the discussion about what officers should and should not say in uniform
The COVID-19 “Heroes Fund” would increase pay for first responders and other essential employees by $13 per hour
First responders who are infected or quarantined will be covered under the presumption COVID-19 is a duty-related illness
Several local governments have implemented hazard pay and stipends for first responders and other front-line workers during the COVID-19 pandemic
“We are all family on the front lines. Our uniforms may be different, but our mission is the same”
Gloucester Township Police Chief David Harkins refuted the post, saying the officer was “doing just fine” and that no township police officers had died due to the virus
As healthcare providers start turning to secondary markets due to shortages, investigators find that many products are unreliable or fraudulent
More than 500 police officers statewide have tested positive for the coronavirus, prompting departments to hire special officers and train military police
Cops ask people if they’re armed all the time, why wouldn’t they ask if someone has been exposed to the coronavirus?
Total cessation of hiring during this national emergency is shortsighted, and possibly a grave mistake
The franchise chain plans to feed police and fire departments nationwide in the coming weeks and give customers the option to do the same online
Each employee eligible for hazard pay will receive a 5% raise based on their base salary
The judge denied Lee Baca’s request, citing the precautions taken in federal prisons to mitigate infection
The University of Minnesota will test the effectiveness of hyroxychloroquine in preventing or treating the disease
If passed, the HEROES Act would provide four months of federal tax relief for firefighters, EMS providers, law enforcement and corrections officers, and healthcare personnel
Police statewide are asking officials for the addresses of those infected so first responders can prepare properly
Special Police Officer Tolbert A. Furr was a 25-year veteran of the Newark Police Department
To stay healthy and protect your family, you should disinfect your duty gear and uniform after each shift
Auxiliary Sgt. Angel Leon and Auxiliary Officer Ramon Roman died due to coronavirus complications over the weekend
Officials are leaving lights on nighttime settings to help disrupt traffic patterns and keep an increased number of pedestrians and cyclists safe
Officials are considering increasing pay for first responders and other front-line workers during the COVID-19 pandemic
Industry association websites, webinars and resources offer training, procedures and advocacy for their members who are on the frontline pandemic response
Understanding how people process crisis events will enable first responders to more effectively communicate with communities
Disinfection is an essential activity as prescribed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Officer Mai Grover selected one of her favorite books to share with elementary school students via Facebook Live
Lt. James Walker, a three-decade veteran, is the city’s first active duty officer to die as a result of the pandemic
Lorraine Maradiaga has been charged with making a terrorist threat after she posted videos on Snapchat saying she had a positive coronavirus diagnosis and planned to infect others
One employee has been hospitalized and the rest are self-isolating, the department said in a statement
Law enforcement officials have responded to hundreds more calls as a result of COVID-19-prompted lockdowns
The homeowner hosting the show was charged with disorderly conduct for hosting the gathering of 30 people
Sgt. Gregory Warren was ‘a dedicated public servant’ who served in the U.S. Marines prior to becoming a deputy
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