Police1 Research Center
Find the latest information about research conducted by law enforcement organizations and academic institutions such as the National Police Foundation, the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), among other organizations focused on officer wellness, intelligence-led policing and LEO safety issues. Research recently shared includes ‘resistance-related injuries’ among officers, the experience of minority applicants during the police recruitment process, and preventing vehicle crashes and injuries among officers.
Nearly 600 female officers share the factors that helped and hindered their path into law enforcement, offering actionable recommendations to improve recruitment and inclusion
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Nearly 600 female officers share the factors that helped and hindered their path into law enforcement, offering actionable recommendations to improve recruitment and inclusion
Researchers have identified four common sleep disturbances experienced by public safety personnel
Research suggests students are less inclined to report school threats — including serious ones — directly to SROs
“What Cops Want” survey findings reveal major gaps in officer training — from frequency to realism. These fixes can help agencies close the gap and protect both officers and the public
Officers want more frequent, realistic and integrated training, but agencies continue to fall short
Police1’s exclusive companion report to the “What Cops Want in 2025" survey reveals critical gaps in training — and what’s at stake when agencies fail to act
A study of New Jersey CSIs reveals that trauma exposure demands tailored support, not one-size-fits-all training
New Gallup and Pew data show growing confidence in law enforcement across demographics, but lingering misconceptions still challenge community relations
Research highlights why some officers resist diversion programs and offers strategies agencies can use to improve adoption and effectiveness
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