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.
Updated data from a 2023 study on officer fatalities in active shooter events reinforces a critical finding: law enforcement officers face greater danger outside the building than inside
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Updated data from a 2023 study on officer fatalities in active shooter events reinforces a critical finding: law enforcement officers face greater danger outside the building than inside
Study seeks insights into how fear of retaliation influences officers’ decisions to report internal issues
UCSF trial highlights the effectiveness of app-based mindfulness meditation in improving employee mental health and job satisfaction
Innovative, research-driven strategies are key to hiring and retaining the next generation of police officers
How red dot sights have transformed officer-involved shootings, with data revealing training and accuracy trends
National survey shows strong support for AI adoption and a growing demand for cloud-native, data-driven, integrated mobile systems to improve efficiency and outcomes
“I dream every single night, wake up and feel like I worked all night in my sleep,” one officer said, highlighting the growing toll of fatigue
APB is transforming academic research into practical, jargon-free summaries, giving police officers access to cutting-edge strategies in just two pages
While the relationship between repetitive head impacts and conditions like CTE is well-documented in sports and military contexts, its effects within law enforcement remain largely unexplored
Police1’s national survey reveals alarming mental wellness challenges faced by officers; Dr. Black discusses how agencies can step up to support their personnel
