Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
Improving Officer Safety on the Roadways
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.
Risky Business: Part 1 of 2 in a Series on Correctional Officer Wellness
Medical Management Guidelines for Impacts to Body Armor
Factors that Affect Officers' Use of Body Armor
Factors that Impact the Effectiveness of Body Armor
Survey of Officers on the Use and Care of Body Armor
10-Hour Shifts Offer Cost Savings and Other Benefits to Law Enforcement Agencies
Police executives can improve morale and reduce overtime costs by offering officers the option of working 10-hour shifts. Importantly, 10-hour shifts do not adversely affect performance, according to NIJ-funded research.