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.
Research findings may help trainers more rapidly educate recruits to make better use-of-force decisions
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Research findings may help trainers more rapidly educate recruits to make better use-of-force decisions
Identifying and diverting ‘super-utilizers’ saves on resources, reduces jail overcrowding
The University of Minnesota will test the effectiveness of hyroxychloroquine in preventing or treating the disease
When suspects refuse to follow orders, stop moving or show their hands, officers must know and balance the risk of waiting to see a gun
There’s a clear difference between synthetic and organic gelatin that law enforcement needs to understand
A variety of bullet weights, velocities, pressure levels, styles and designs were represented in the data, to ensure the broadest comparison of the two test mediums
Researchers say being part of a set of available and long-term resources to preempt active shooters is far more important than annual active shooter drills
Is clear, synthetic gelatin an acceptable substitute for FBI-standard, 10% calibrated gelatin?
Researchers said inadequate training and a failure to help witnesses contribute to the department’s low clearance rate
Agencies are using survey data to make informed decisions relating to officer safety and wellness, technology deployments and police-community relations
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