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.
Over the past several weeks, we asked our audience a series of questions about the COVID-19 pandemic
Training, mental health resources are essential to support first responders facing both the opioid crisis and COVID-19 outbreak
Police leaders across the nation are working to balance enforcement priorities while ensuring the safety and well-being of their personnel
Law enforcement and EMS officials say they must respond to every call in case it turns out to be a legitimate COVID-19 case
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The city will work with state law enforcement to augment any staffing shortages as a result of the virus
An additional 16 officers are quarantined and 42 officers are off work due to experiencing various symptoms
No one was arrested as a result of the gatherings, each of which had over two dozen people in attendance
If any person or group breaks the orders, police can charge and fine them, according to new guidelines from the state attorney general
The academy is modifying testing and training schedules to meet social distancing requirements
The events exemplify the challenge of convincing people to follow local and state public health restrictions aimed at helping stop the spread of the fast-moving virus
Police are rapidly rolling out new safety standards to protect the public and the cops required to be on the street
The Fort Worth Police Officers Association said they will begin purchasing meals in bulk from locally-owned businesses
The site can collect 16 tests per hour, is only accepting ‘pre-approved’ individuals to conserve resources, officials say
From understanding your PPE needs to handling an increased call volume with a reduced workforce, make sure you put these considerations on your to-do list
Guard members have been activated to distribute food, run screening facilities and disinfect public spaces
A Seattle Police Department warehouse will serve as the first testing site in the country reserved for first responders, officials say
The casual uniforms can be used later for training and other special circumstances
Lawmakers voiced opposition to loosening bail laws due to coronavirus; law enforcement officers maintain that an uptick in crime is linked to bail reduction
The suspect was arrested for causing false alarm after police and EMS responded to his home after the Facebook post
The coronavirus pandemic is starting to take its toll on the men and women on the front lines
Twin Cities-area police, paramedics and firefighters are recalibrating their response to the spread of the new coronavirus
The bar held a gathering of 40 people instead of closing per the governor’s mandate
Santa Clara County has decided to expedite COVID-19 testing for emergency personnel in the hopes of avoiding staffing shortages
Deputy James Sellers posted his first video on St. Patrick’s Day and now uploads a new Facebook video every weekday
A rise in COVID-19 cases has highlighted the statewide need for more first responders
Officials said federal privacy laws mean first responders can’t be told if they came in contact with a patient who tested positive for the virus
“Right now, frankly, this is triage. We had to conduct triage to determine how we best prioritize the use of our officers”
County police are also expanding the types of crimes eligible to be submitted through the online system used for non-emergency reports
The coronavirus has the potential to profoundly change law enforcement as police departments shift resources and change how they work while the virus strikes
As all first responders gear up to respond to the impact of a global pandemic, rural and small agencies face significant challenges unique to their communities
Fallen law enforcement officers to be honored during Virtual Candlelight Vigil on May 13
The department said the officer came into minimal contact with others and is self-isolating
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