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.
An encounter with a naked subject presents an unpredictable and dangerous call, although very rare
Of the nearly 50,000 annual crisis-related calls for service, the San Francisco Police Department used force only 51 times
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Read about cops’ concerns regarding traffic stop safety, training and tactics
Responses from a Police1 survey of more than 1,000 LEOs should be a critical element of the national dialog concerning traffic stops
Two-thirds of survey respondents said high housing costs are making it more difficult to recruit new officers
Police1 readers share their top tactics to reduce risk
Police1 readers list the behaviors that indicate the potential for non-compliance during a traffic stop
Our expert panel discusses officers' opinions on critical issues currently impacting law enforcement including the criminal justice reforms that officers support and police officer job satisfaction levels
Take 5 minutes to share your experience
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Synchronizing data with high-speed video programs provides a better understanding of the nature of pre-assault, assault and post-assault dynamics
Responses from the survey will be used to design more effective first responder mental health treatment options or approaches.
A recent survey of 1,000 adults shows fewer than one in 10 recommend mental health professionals respond alone with no public safety personnel
The Averted School Violence database aims to help law enforcement learn how school attacks are planned, discovered and thwarted
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A report on the LAPD’s response to mass demonstrations in summer 2020 reveals how acts of violence against police and citizens, extensive property damage and looting caught police off guard
Tracking the number of shootings of police officers demonstrates that the risk rural officers face is measurable and substantial
Utilizing coaches could lead to higher job satisfaction, better retention, increased trust with community members and increased officer safety
Take 5 minutes to share your perceptions, training and tactics
Our officers desire to serve with pride. Leaders must be intentional about keeping that desire alive
How does an officer draw and fire their pistol when it is clear they intended to draw and discharge their TASER?
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