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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.

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Police1 is conducting a confidential survey to better understand the impact of sexual harassment, assault and gender discrimination on female officers
Solo patrols, delayed backup and underfunding top the list of officer safety concerns in Police1’s latest ‘What Cops Want’ survey
Neuroscience, life experience and officer performance suggest it’s time to rethink the minimum hiring age
Nearly half of officers say their safety is frequently or always compromised due to understaffing — and they’re feeling the strain
Download this in-depth analysis of Police1’s State of the Industry survey on the rise in assaults on officers and the operational gaps leaving them exposed
Stanford researchers seek officer participation to improve mental health resources
Study seeks insights into how fear of retaliation influences officers’ decisions to report internal issues
Respondents report a “death drop” in constituent engagement on Twitter/X while also reporting that Facebook continues to reign supreme
Updated data from a 2023 study on officer fatalities in active shooter events reinforces a critical finding: law enforcement officers face greater danger outside the building than inside
UCSF trial highlights the effectiveness of app-based mindfulness meditation in improving employee mental health and job satisfaction