AMES, Iowa — It’s no secret that police officers, detectives, and other first responders often don’t get enough sleep. Crime can happen at any time of day. Between that and late-night shifts, it can throw off both sleep cycles and work quality. Now, researchers from Iowa State University (ISU) find that tired officers have a …
‘It’s important to note that VNR is distinctly different from a chokehold.’ WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Several cities have banned their local police departments from using any kind of neck restraints in the wake of multiple high-profile deaths in recent years. While the use of a chokehold can impair a suspect’s ability to breathe, a new …
CINCINNATI, Ohio — The public’s relationship with the nation’s police isn’t always a smooth one. Claims of excessive force are not all that uncommon. Now, new research from a team at the University of Cincinnati reports for the first time ever that de-escalation training classes for police departments can indeed help foster a healthier relationship …
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Police brutality is an all-too familiar subject for Americans, with many dying at the hands of law enforcement — including the tragically well-known names of Michael Brown, George Floyd, and Tamir Rice. However, research shows that many survivors who endured violent police treatment struggle with long-lasting consequences such as depression, drugs, and …
EVANSTON, Ill. — Renowned American psychologist Abraham Maslow once said that, “If all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail.” It’s a thought provoking notion, and one that can easily be applied to many police department’s reaction to protestors or the slightest hint on non-compliance. Officers are trained to use authority and force …
NEW HAVEN, Conn. — What can police officers do to regain some trust among their local communities? It’s a complex question, but researchers from Yale University are offering up a fairly simple answer. According to their research, police can greatly improve local attitudes toward law enforcement by making brief and friendly door-to-door visits. Let’s face it: …
AUSTIN, Texas — Here’s a fact that is indisputable, regardless of a person’s personal feelings towards police: It’s hard to be a cop. Unlike most other jobs, police officers put themselves in harm’s way on a daily basis, and are also subject to a great deal of scrutiny. Sometimes that scrutiny is well deserved, but just …
WASHINGTON — The “racist police officer” stereotype has been in existence for decades, and certainly doesn’t seem to be going away anytime soon. Of course, most police officers are not racist, but a new study from the American Psychological Association finds that this stereotype may lead to more forceful and coercive police work, becoming a self-fulfilling …
NEWARK, N.J. — Much has been debated about the numerous high-profile cases of white police officers fatally shooting unarmed black men in recent years. A recent study may change your opinion. Researchers say that shoddy police tactics and bad laws contribute more to the disproportionate killing of suspects than bad policemen out for blood. In other words, …
BUFFALO — Just like anyone else, cops get tired. But police officers working afternoon shifts are especially more likely to feel fatigued, and consequently prone to making more mistakes on duty, a new study finds. Researchers at the University of Buffalo analyzed data that detailed shifts worked by 308 local police officers, along with their …