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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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Research highlights why some officers resist diversion programs and offers strategies agencies can use to improve adoption and effectiveness
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Fremont Street saw violent crime drop 37% after launching a POP team focused on chronic offenders, strategic enforcement and community collaboration
From grappling to weapon retention, this year’s “What Cops Want” survey responses reveal what skills officers say are missing and how training programs can evolve
Former FBI special agent Katherine Schweit draws on 25 years of data to unpack what a 50% drop in active shooter incidents does — and doesn’t — mean for law enforcement and communities
A new perspective on what really saves lives
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