The Police1 Research Center serves as a central access point for critical police research that can help drive policy and training changes at the local, state and federal level.
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Additionally, 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.
The cops who stay awake while the rest of us are sleeping need special support to maintain their physical and mental health
De-escalation is often presented as a panacea for use of force reduction, but research on the effectiveness of de-escalation techniques is limited
An evaluation of the impact of active bystandership training
Researchers recommend agencies examine the adoption of pistols with lower trigger pull weights to mitigate grip strength-related shooting issues
In an interview setting, rapport building is used within an information-gathering approach that can be contrasted with more traditional accusatorial interview practices
A study of Dutch police officers found that the officers who were able to watch their BWC footage of a training exercise wrote more accurate and complete reports
While female officers have experienced a growing sense of belonging in a profession dominated by males, there remain gender-specific challenges
To better inform policies regarding the training and use of VNRs by law enforcement, emergency medicine doctors published their latest research
Police1's State of the Industry survey results provide critical insight into the current leadership needs of law enforcement officers
While consistent training can significantly improve outcomes, a flawless performance is improbable given the limits of human performance under stress
In a new study, fewer than 20% of officers reported seeking work outside of policing; however, recruitment and retention continues to challenge departments
Even more say they don't feel safe walking around downtown Portland at night
The rate of nonfatal carjackings has declined by 78% from 1995 to 2021
Take 5 minutes to share your training and tactics around the use of spike strips
Police leaders must recognize the importance of a physically and mentally healthy workforce and address occupational stress among personnel
Following these tips today is an investment that will improve police officer morale, retention and perceptions tomorrow
Washington State University researchers are working with police departments to objectively review videos to benchmark officer performance and inform training
Attentional control can positively influence police officers’ emotional regulation and improve tactical decision-making
Little empirical evidence guides us on how much time is necessary to create an adequate reactionary gap
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