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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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There was a clear winner when university researchers investigated the health benefits of load-bearing vests versus duty belts
In an era of evidence-based practices and smart policing, partnerships with academic institutions have bolstered police grant funding to support community safety
The rallying cry of demanding surveillance of police officers by strapping cameras on them has been heard and obeyed. The results show that cops are amazing
The Vallejo Police Department’s crime prevention campaign aimed to reduce burglaries from automobiles during the holiday season
Here’s how the American Society of Evidence-Based Policing can assist you in quickly leveraging science-based methodologies at your department
Jim and Doug are joined by Lieutenant Jason Potts in a discussion about problem-oriented policing and the use of scientific analysis in LE
Jim and Doug are joined by Vallejo Police Lieutenant Jason Potts in a discussion about evidence-based policing
Say goodbye to “positional asphyxia” and hello to genetic cardiac testing
Cops are three times more likely to sustain a nonfatal injury at work than all other U.S. workers, and injuries from assaults are on the rise
A new study looks at the cognitive effects of electronic control vs. physical exertion and alcohol