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.
By deploying speaker-equipped drones, a California PD reduced the time it took to communicate with 26 homeless encampments from 2 days to 3 hours
When asked if agencies had conducted training in the COVID decrees and explained the penalties for violations and enforcement procedures, more than 60% said no
This pandemic provides an extraordinary opportunity to reshape law enforcement operations and relationships with communities
A Change.org petition launched by a Kentucky EMT has received nearly 25,000 signatures over the last two weeks
New Jersey State Police Colonel Patrick J. Callahan discusses how the state’s troopers and officers are keeping a social distance during the COVID-19 pandemic
Troopers will instruct travelers from Louisiana to self-quarantine for 14 days, and will log information on where they will stay while in Texas
The Columbus Divisions of Fire and Police and Franklin County Sheriff’s Office said they made the decision after consulting with legal counsel
Law enforcement statewide are stepping up enforcement of an expanding array of directives to combat the coronavirus
Officials have been watching the spread of COVID-19 through the NYPD and aim to curb the same in Los Angeles
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin said a fourth stimulus package could include hazard pay for those on the front lines of the crisis
Pastor Rodney Howard-Browne was charged with unlawful assembly and violation of a public health emergency order
We answer some commonly asked questions about COVID-19 transmission and testing
Many agencies still require sworn officers to perform tasks that could be handled equally well by others
The Minnesota Fraternal Order of Police is collecting videos of encouragement for Officer Arik Matson, who is recovering from a line-of-duty injury
Individuals pretending to be local law enforcement have been stopping drivers about why they are on the road despite the COVID-19 stay-at-home order
Officials believe officers were first exposed during a March 6th community event and the virus quickly spread, putting nearly 20% of the ranks in quarantine
Officers in Spokane are choosing to put themselves at risk to continue serving individuals living with homelessness and domestic violence or abuse
Martin County Sheriff William Snyder said anyone who threatens the health of deputies will face the ‘maximum charges’ allowed
The number of NYPD employees infected by the coronavirus is expected to reach 900 by Tuesday morning
The suspect told dispatchers he was ‘going to put people out of work’ the same way the coronavirus did
State police officials said 163 officers had been infected, walking back a much higher number released a day earlier
From delaying noncritical arrests to monitoring officer health, here’s how agencies nationwide are responding during the COVID-19 pandemic
A BOLO for five call types officers may respond to during the current national emergency
HIPAA-covered entities may share protected health information when first responders may be at risk of infection
The department will now allow officers who have certain pre-existing medical conditions and pregnant members to modify their work assignment
The state has two testing sites dedicated to first responders, and officials say all infected officers have been self-quarantining
The special music event will be broadcast Sunday night as a tribute to those on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic
The officer’s death follows two civilian deaths in the department over the last two days
More than $35,000 worth of goods had to be thrown away
Officers are used to risk, but at a time when Americans are being advised to stay six feet from each other, the perils and anxieties are new
This is the latest in a number of incidents where people have been accused of willfully ignoring social-distancing guidelines and maliciously coughing
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