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.
Comments from respondents to Police1’s sexual harassment survey reveal how leadership, HR practices and agency culture shape women’s experiences in law enforcement
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Comments from respondents to Police1’s sexual harassment survey reveal how leadership, HR practices and agency culture shape women’s experiences in law enforcement
More than three-quarters of respondents experienced workplace sexual harassment, highlighting persistent cultural and leadership challenges in policing
Two leading researchers share what’s driving suicidal ideation among officers, how culture and leadership affect risk and what every agency can do to protect its people
When critical tools don’t sync, officers are the ones left filling the gaps — and they’re calling for change
Police1’s exclusive companion report to the “What Cops Want in 2025" survey reveals how officers combine awareness skills and new tools to stay safe
A 6-year study found nearly 42% of fatally injured drivers in Montgomery County had blood levels far exceeding state impairment limits, suggesting recent cannabis use before crashes
UTA research shows how lack of sleep impacts cops — and what leaders and officers can do about it
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
