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.
What do cops and elite athletes have in common? The need to control their minds to perform under stress.
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What do cops and elite athletes have in common? The need to control their minds to perform under stress.
The report is the first comprehensive study of law enforcement in more than 55 years
Police1 asked LEOs to weigh in on COVID-19 vaccination mandates, ethical obligations and whether they will be vaccinated
Analysis of data reported to police via 911 calls reveal opportunities to reduce violent outcomes
Proposed legislation would bolster academy training to include classes more focused on mental health, social services, psychology and communication
The true, but largely untold, story of police forgoing deadly force
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
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- Survey: 3,615 officers weigh in on the impact of marijuana legalization on policing
- Officer opinions on the changing landscape of the policing profession
- Is there any evidence concerning the warrior/guardian debate in policing?
- Survey: What impact is housing costs and availability having on LEOs?
- A three-pronged strategy for reducing violent crime