DHS Release: COVID-19 Law Enforcement Exposure and Risk Mitigation Best Practices Resource Guide

Posted: April 7, 2020

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Office for State and Local Law Enforcement (OSLLE) facilitated the creation of the "*COVID-19 Exposure and Risk Mitigation Best Practices Resource Guide."  The guide can be found here.

Dr. Alexander Eastman, MD, MPH, FACS, FAEMS of The Department of Homeland Security's Office of Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) provided his medical opinion and reviewed all resources located within the document. "The Guide is a needed response to address many of law enforcements concerns and requests for risk mitigation resources. OSLLE hopes that these best practices provide guidance to ensure a strong public safety response and support all officers health and well-being."

The "COVID-19 Exposure and Risk Mitigation Best Practices Resource Guide" covers four (4) main topic areas:

  • Exposure Levels and Risk Assessment
  • Personal Protective Equipment for Law Enforcement
  • Mitigating Risk Through Altered Tactics and Procedures
  • Exposure Guidance and Decision-Making Tools