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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Intentional seeking of feedback must become a cultural trait of law enforcement leadership
Survey results are an important conversation starter around standardization in the field of crisis negotiations
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
The cops who stay awake while the rest of us are sleeping need special support to maintain their physical and mental health
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.”
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