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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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Nearly one-third of public safety personnel do not get a department-issued face mask, plus other key findings from nearly 4,000 survey responses
Understanding the long-term effects of CTE can assist with strategies to address officer mental health
A survey of more than 200 Illinois agencies found that the pandemic had impacted police training, officer safety and community outreach
Study reviewed how 18 common types of calls changed in 10 large U.S. agencies
The research is focused on improving LEO safety, health and wellness
A Pew Research Center report spells out the huge educational task facing police leaders and advocates
The first step to applying and implementing the lessons learned of any after-action report is to read the report, which unfortunately rarely happens
What do you see for the future of the profession and your police career?
Many federal judges are uninformed regarding the threat posed to officers by persons holding a firearm
The Baltimore Police Department is using data collection and analysis to make informed decisions about staffing and resource allocation