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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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Exploring the ever-growing array of options and implements that promise to restore order to out-of-control situations
Study seeks to understand the prevalence of exposure to events that violate one’s moral code among law enforcement and first responders
The study investigates the influence of trust and media on police officers’ decision-making process regarding COVID-19 vaccination
Leaders should be alarmed by this data, which indicates widespread issues affecting morale irrespective of location, suggesting systemic problems within departments
A compelling look into the stark realities faced by rural police officers through a rigorous five-year data collection effort
We take a closer look at the research behind the potential utility of Jiu-Jitsu as a policing tool
Feedback from officers in Police1’s State of the Industry survey reveals widespread dissatisfaction, with many planning to leave their positions and hesitating to recommend law enforcement as a career choice
Dr. Patricia Kay Reyna shares her family’s ordeal following a devastating on-duty accident that left her husband, a North Carolina State Highway Patrol Master Trooper, with a traumatic brain injury
Researchers shed light on the intricacies of law enforcement behavior and morale in the wake of significant societal and legal shifts
Data from the “What Cops Want” survey suggests a difference in how female and male officers feel valued, indicating a gap in workplace culture and environment