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.
Get insights into police officer opinions on hot topics like the legalization of marijuana, and participate in Police1 polls and surveys.
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
Test results can be used to develop motorcycle law enforcement officer tactics for hostile confrontations
Recommendations for what agencies can do to prevent collisions
The attention of LE executives is always drawn to the day's headlines, but visionary leaders construct long-term strategies for long-term challenges
Intentionally driving the visual processes – choosing what to look at and when – could benefit information processing and decision-making for police officers
A human factors scientist discusses device design, holster placement and training considerations
Police officers are asked to complete a survey that examines how police make judgments during a criminal investigation
"Technology plays an incredibly important role in making people feel safe, solving crimes, and building trust and legitimacy within the community."
Key officer safety takeaways from a multiphase study that put the 21-foot rule to the test
Survey results provide insight into what LEOs think about reform, police training initiatives and reallocating calls for service
Experts interpret the results of Police1's State of the Industry survey and implications for the future law enforcement workforce
Is a suspect more likely to go to the blind corner or somewhere else in a room in an attempt to ambush an officer?
To improve retention efforts, police leaders must address the top reasons why officers are experiencing a lack of optimism about the profession
Results from Police1's state of the industry survey show most officers are drawn to policing for altruistic reasons, with many having some of their motives satisfied
Police1’s State of the Industry survey offers key findings upon which we can engage the community, and each other, for action
Two-thirds of survey respondents said high housing costs are making it more difficult to recruit new officers
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