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.
Seven years of officer shooting data reveals a hard truth for small-town policing: violent attacks happen far from big cities, often where agencies have the fewest resources, backup and training support
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Seven years of officer shooting data reveals a hard truth for small-town policing: violent attacks happen far from big cities, often where agencies have the fewest resources, backup and training support
Not every drone is a threat — but agencies must quickly determine what’s authorized, what’s not and what demands action
A citywide LED upgrade drove a 21% drop in shootings and reduced nighttime crime without displacement, offering agencies a scalable, cost-effective prevention strategy
As alerts, bulletins and emails multiply, agencies are rethinking how to deliver the right intelligence to the right officer
From managing radio traffic to weighing pursuit risks, officers must balance speed, safety and situational awareness on every call for service
How academies can better identify risk and intervene before a routine drill becomes a tragedy
Understanding the long-term effects of CTE can assist with strategies to address officer mental health
AI is enabling investigators to process massive volumes of digital evidence faster, reduce backlogs and uncover critical leads while keeping humans in control
Searching through an optic can sharpen precision but may narrow awareness, delaying threat detection and increasing risk during dynamic room entries
A candid conversation with Gordon Graham on wellness, leadership and the habits that actually keep first responders going
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