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Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
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Subtopic: Officer safety
Updated Body Armor Standard Takes Aim at New Challenges
Date Published
December 1, 2023
NIJ has released an updated body armor standard to keep up with evolving weapons, improve female officer safety.
A New View of Jails: Exploring Complexity in Jails-Based Research
Date Published
November 3, 2022
The future of jails-based research lies in challenging traditional mental models of jails and building on system and complexity science.
Understanding the Impacts of Corrections Officer Suicide
Date Published
April 30, 2020
The Stress of an On-The-Job Killing
Date Published
August 21, 2019
Improving Officer Safety on the Roadways
Date Published
November 11, 2018
NIJ and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health have teamed up to help prevent officer fatalities from motor vehicle crashes and roadside incidents.
Officer Safety Part 2 of 2 in a Series on Correctional Officer Wellness
Date Published
April 30, 2018
Risky Business: Part 1 of 2 in a Series on Correctional Officer Wellness
Date Published
March 31, 2018
Safety, Health, and Wellness Strategic Research Plan
Date Published
March 14, 2018
Police Roadside Safety
Date Published
July 12, 2017
Preventing Officer Fatalities by Better Understanding Specific Incidents
Date Published
July 11, 2017
Medical Management Guidelines for Impacts to Body Armor
Date Published
July 22, 2012
Factors that Affect Officers' Use of Body Armor
Date Published
July 8, 2012
Factors that Impact the Effectiveness of Body Armor
Date Published
July 8, 2012
Survey of Officers on the Use and Care of Body Armor
Date Published
July 8, 2012
Keeping Officers Safe on the Road
Date Published
May 28, 2010
Several reports highlight visibility issues for law enforcement and safety personnel responding to roadside incidents.
Finding Safe and Effective Alternatives to the Highway Flare
Date Published
April 14, 2010