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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Survey finds officers are often unaware they may be experiencing an illness and may need treatment
There is a ‘healthcare desert’ in rural communities, with a near complete absence of mental healthcare providers in general, never mind ones versed in police stress or trauma
New project looks at how officers can balance the need for accessing critical data while driving safely to an incident
When law enforcement practices become political fodder, both officers and civilians lose
A recent survey unveiled startling findings about the current psychological health of LEOs
A recent survey finds officers with 5-10 years of service may be at great risk for adverse mental health and diminished work productivity
New research finds a significant relationship between muzzle position and the likelihood of making a shooting-decision error
Police1 and Louisiana State University (LSU) asked officers from across the country to share their opinions
The promise of less crime and calls for service that would accompany legalization of marijuana remains unfulfilled
Overall, police leaders and students have different views about how drugs should be treated for hiring officers
