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.
A customized childcare model built for law enforcement families aims to improve retention, boost morale and deliver measurable return on investment
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A customized childcare model built for law enforcement families aims to improve retention, boost morale and deliver measurable return on investment
Facing staffing shortages and rising complexity, departments like Atlanta are expanding civilian leadership and professional staff roles to stabilize operations, modernize capabilities and relieve pressure on sworn officers
Agencies relying on bonuses and short-term tactics may see temporary gains but lasting staffing stability comes from strategies that improve retention, reputation and community trust
A practical, agency-wide framework that turns every sworn and civilian employee into an active recruiting force
Lieutenant Matt Barter shares what happened when data-driven hotspot patrols met the realities of a busy shift – and why “no impact” is still a valuable result
Evidence-based, problem-oriented policing helps officers reduce repeat crime, solve chronic problems and reclaim pride in the job
What FBI data shows about coordinated retail theft and how it differs from typical shoplifting
With longer wait times for backup and fewer basic technologies, rural officers face safety risks that often go unnoticed outside their communities
Survey responses show officers want existing situational awareness tools to work consistently, seamlessly and intuitively before agencies invest in anything new
New research from Texas State University’s ALERRT Center examines whether VR can elicit stress responses similar to live scenarios — and what that means for modern police training
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