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.
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
Social distancing creates unique challenges for honoring first responders and supporting their families
Officials are currently working to determine who the officer came into contact with while infected
The administration’s federal task force managing the crisis was working to break a bottleneck in the nation’s ability to test for COVID-19
“If we lose employees to this virus, it will really limit what we can do,” said Kern County Sheriff Donny Youngblood in a press conference Thursday
Maintaining mission readiness: return to work guidelines for police, fire and EMS after a COVID-19 quarantine
Taking care of yourself is not an extracurricular activity, it’s a necessity so you can keep taking care of others
Police officials say they have been planning to continue patrols even if 40 percent of patrol staff were to be quarantined
Public safety employers have statutory mandates to protect their employees and the public from these diseases
Immigrant rights groups said ICE should parole detainees who are over 60 or have underlying conditions
The department put together kits containing gloves, masks and goggles, has released special guidelines for officers interacting with individuals possibly infected with COVID-19
Cancel station tours, visits, and non-essential training and travel
“We love our community and we are here to serve you, but cops need toilet paper too!”
The judge criticized Sheriff Mike Blakely’s defense attorney for making statements that could potentially cause a public panic
Local corrections officials realize they’re on the front lines of possible outbreaks and are working on protective measures
Listen in as Jim Dudley interviews Rob Lawrence, PoliceOne’s resident health expert, for the latest information on the coronavirus
The five officers were quarantined “out of an abundance of caution” but have since returned home
Those that refuse to get tested will be subject to discipline and quarantine, officials say
Why it is important to know your role in a multi-disciplinary team during a biohazard response
The officers had all recently traveled to countries with large COVID-19 outbreaks and will be tested by the department for the virus
A spokesperson said negative feedback online prompted the department to remove the post
The department is working with the NCAA to monitor the spread of the COVID-19 virus and are urging officers to wash their hands and stay home when feeling unwell
Officials say the suspect that could have infected the officers is also being monitored after being taken into custody
Public safety leaders need to discuss risk-benefit of a quarantine and continuity of operations in light of decision to quarantine personnel potentially exposed to coronavirus
With COVID-19 cases being seen in the United States, here’s what cops need to know about the risks and safety considerations
The firefighters and police officers are believed to have possibly come in contact with the coronavirus at Life Care Center
In an attempt to thwart drug use in the area, a sheriff’s department used the coronavirus threat to craft a ‘PSA’
“Our men and women are prepared if and when it hits the city. The equipment’s already been out. We have a lot more in store”
Highlights of the COPS Hiring Program, as well as extended deadlines for community policing microgrants and school violence prevention programs
Besides practicing good hand hygiene and keeping current with your vaccinations, N-95 masks can be used to provide protection from airborne droplet diseases
Long after the police call is over, you may be carrying around bad bugs picked up from contaminated scenes and suspects
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