Can Law Enforcement Agencies Manage Fatigue Risk? Lessons from a First-of-Its-Kind Assessment

Can Law Enforcement Agencies Manage Fatigue Risk? Lessons from a First-of-Its-Kind Assessment

When: May 27, 2027

Location: Live online

Host: Justice Clearinghouse

Delivery: online

Fatigue is a major risk factor for motor vehicle collisions and other negative events, compromising officers’ performance, safety, and critical decision-making capacity. Yet fatigue remains a common challenge in law enforcement, exacerbated by staffing shortages, overtime demands, and increasing operational pressures. This presentation explores fatigue-related risks and highlights a groundbreaking, first-of-its-kind assessment of a fatigue management program within a large law enforcement agency, the Delaware State Police. Panelists will share key findings and recommendations from the study,