Coronavirus/COVID-19 Resource Page for Law Enforcement
POLICE's coverage of the coronavirus and COVID-19 pandemic plus useful resources, all in one place.
Illustration: Kevin Haegele, POLICE art director
POLICE's coverage of the coronavirus and COVID-19 pandemic plus useful resources, all in one place. We will be updating this page as we add new COVID-19 content.
POLICE to Hold Free Webinar on Coronavirus Best Practices
POLICE Articles and Blogs:
Exclusive POLICE Survey: Officers Speak Out About Coronavirus
Coronavirus: What Police Need to Know About COVID-19
Protect Yourself by Documenting Your Coronavirus Exposures
Special Report: Police and the Coronavirus Pandemic
Coronavirus: Something Wicked This Way Comes
How To Protect Yourself from COVID-19 Infection
Coronavirus, Infectious Disease, and Officer Safety
Agencies Cleaning Police Vehicles to Kill Coronavirus
General Resources:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Guidance for Law Enforcement from CDC
CDC Brief on What Law Enforcement Needs to Know About COVID-19
NEWS:
Police Report Increase in Domestic Calls Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Pennsylvania Police Issue Citation to Woman for Violating "Stay-at-Home" Order
Video: Virginia Agency Uses Police Robot to Deliver Meals
Ford Makes 7,500 Coronavirus Face Shields for NYPD
Ford Working with 3M and GE to Make Medical Equipment in Response to Coronavirus Crisis
Pryme Provides Essential Communications Support During COVID-19
Famous New York Restaurant Re-Opens its Doors for First Responders
LAPD Officers Now Required to Cover Faces in Public
One in Six NYPD Officers Is Reportedly Out Sick
Idaho Officer Gives Man a Bicycle to Help Him Get to Work
Utah Police Arrest Man Who Threatened Coronavirus Before Coughing on Officer
CTech Now Selling CopBox for PPE Storage
Hardwire Manufactures Face Shields to Protect Medical Personnel Combating COVID-19
California Engineer Accused of Derailing Train to Damage Navy Hospital Ship Over Coronavirus
California Deputy Dies of Coronavirus
Vector Solutions Releases Complimentary COVID-19 Safety Training for Law Enforcement
NYPD Reports More Than 1,000 Officers Testing Positive for COVID-19
Chicago Police Officer Dies of COVID-19
MN Trooper Gives Doctor Masks Instead of Speeding Ticket
LAPD Checking Officers' Temperatures Before Each Shift
POLICE to Hold Free Webinar on Coronavirus Best Practices
Ford to Produce Ventilators for Coronavirus Patients
FL Man Accused of Claiming He Had Coronavirus, Coughing at Deputy
NYPD Implements Policy to Protect Most Vulnerable Officers from COVID-19
How COVID-19 Hit the Detroit Police Department
Televised "Living Room" Concert to Benefit First Responders Children's Foundation
Berlin Police Beg Public to Stop Calling With Dumb Coronavirus Questions
CA Police Find Surplus Masks, Donate Them to Hospitals
Officer Down Memorial Ride Postponed, Police Week 5K Virtual
Michigan Sheriff's Commander Dies of Coronavirus
New Jersey Officers Give Away 300 Pizzas to Needy Families
Starbucks Offers Free Coffee to First Responders, Healthcare Workers
FBI Says Man Killed in Shootout Wanted to Bomb Hospital Over Coronavirus
Miami Officers Shop for Seniors Vulnerable to Coronavirus
Detroit Captain Dies from Coronavirus
Crime Drops 25% in New York City During Coronavirus Shutdown
California Sheriff Rescinds Order to Close Gun Stores as Non-Essential Businesses
Los Angeles County Releases 1,700 Inmates to Slow Coronavirus in Jails
NC ADA Feeding Families in Need During Coronavirus Outbreak
Chicago Coronavirus Testing for First Responders Reaches Daily Limit in 4 Hours
Detroit Dispatcher Dies After Contracting Coronavirus
2,400 NYPD Personnel Have Called in Sick During Coronavirus Crisis
FEMA Sets Up Coronavirus Rumor Control Website
South Carolina Governor Authorizes Law Enforcement to Break Up Groups of More Than 3 People
70 NYPD Officers Have Confirmed Cases of Coronavirus
Oregon Man Arrested for Theft of N95 Masks
LAPD Officers Told to Expect 12-Hour Shifts Because of Coronavirus
White Supremacists Want to Attack Officers with Coronavirus, FBI Says
Portland Chief Bars Roll Calls and Classroom Training Over Coronavirus
Video: Midtown Atlanta Residents Cheer First Responders Dealing with Coronavirus
2 New Jersey Officers in Serious Condition with Coronavirus
Chicago Officers Ordered to Work Despite Possible Exposure to COVID-19
Alabama Officers Help Truckers Buy Drive-Through Fast Food
Ohio Police Shutter Bar that Refused to Close Over Coronavirus Order
Police Week Candlelight Vigil Canceled Over Coronavirus, Names of Fallen to be Read During Virtual Event
COPS Office Fiscal Year 2020 Grant Solicitation Deadlines Extended
Florida Police Enforcing COVID-19 Distancing Rules on Beaches
Philadelphia Police Delaying Nonviolent Crime Arrests as Officer Safety Measure
Kentucky Deputies Enforce Quarantine on Man who Refused to Self Isolate
Coronavirus Delays Texas Execution
Pandemic Delays Funeral for Slain Philadelphia SWAT Officer
LAPD Detectives Moved to Patrol During Coronavirus Crisis
Maryland Police Ready to Arrest People who Defy Governor's Coronavirus Orders
South Carolina Department Announces Measures to Mitigate Officer Exposure to COVID-19
Federal Prisons Suspend Visitations to Inmates Due to Coronavirus
2 Colorado Agencies Limit Services Due to COVID-19
San Francisco Public Defender Asks Police to Halt Arrests Amid Coronavirus Fears
Annual ILEETA Conference Postponed Until August
Pennsylvania Officer Reportedly Diagnosed with Coronavirus
LAPD Receiving Guidelines and Gear to Protect Against Coronavirus
Wisconsin Department "Cancels Crime" Due to Coronavirus Concerns
5 NYPD Officers Quarantine Themselves on Suspicion of Coronavirus Exposure
5 Dallas Officers Sent Home After Possible Exposure to Coronavirus
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Garmont Tactical Contact Collection: New Duty Boots for Law Enforcement
Choosing the right duty boot can make a significant difference during long shifts. In this video overview, Kyle Ferdyn, of Garmont Tactical, introduces the new Contact Collection, designed specifically for law enforcement professionals seeking comfort, traction, and durability.
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Benchmade Launches Taiga Green Bailout
Benchmade has launched its Taiga Green Bailout, which features an anodized aluminum handle, S90V stainless steel, and Burnt Copper hardware accents.
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Adept Armor Launches the Nova Titanium Combat Helmet: A Metal Ballistic Helmet at Composite-Helmet Weight
Adept Armor said its new Nova Titanium combat helmet delivers rated 9mm protection at 920 grams all-in, low backface deformation, edge-to-edge coverage, and an indefinite shelf life at roughly a quarter the price of premium polyethylene helmets.
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5.11 Expands Professional Services Line with Premium, Performance-Driven Scrubs Designed for Healthcare Professionals
The launch of high-performance medical scrubs marks another major expansion of 5.11’s growing Professional Services category, enabling hospitals and healthcare systems to outfit a wide range of roles.
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SOG Knives Unveils 250th Anniversary Limited Edition Fixed Blade
SOG Knives has debuted its 250th Anniversary Limited Edition SEAL FX Fixed Blade, and only 250 are available. It features an advanced 4.3-inch S35VN steel blade and a tough glass-reinforced nylon handle.
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POLICE Product Test: Streamlight Wedge SL
The Streamlight Wedge SL is a high-performance light for inspection or administrative tasks that features USB-C charging and an output up to 500 lumens in a compact package.
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NLEOMF Officer of the Month Saved Child from Burning Vehicle
The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund named Officer Michael Jaycox of the San Jose Police Department (California) as the Officer of the Month for May 2026. Read more about Jaycox’s heroic actions.
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Garmont Tactical Introduces the Contact Collection for LE
Garmont Tactical has launched its Contact Collection, a new lineup of law-enforcement duty boots featuring 4-inch and 6-inch options, including waterproof models.
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Folds of Honor Celebrates Graduation Season as 1,613 Military and First Responder Family Scholars Earn Their Degrees
Every Folds of Honor scholar graduating in the Class of 2026 carries a story starting with sacrifice. Folds of Honor ensures it doesn’t end there. Since 2007, Folds of Honor has awarded nearly 73,000 educational scholarships to military and first responder families.
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Why Tennessee’s New Deadly Force Law Matters Beyond Tennessee
Tennessee’s new deadly force law is more limited than many may realize. Effective July 1, 2026, the law applies to a person who is not engaged in conduct that would constitute a felony or a Class A misdemeanor and who is in a place where the person lawfully resides. But it could have far-reaching influence.
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