The National Fraternal Order of Police has organized the following Resource Center for tracking state-by-state, locality-by-locality orders and information in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Given the fluid nature of COVID-19, each state is issuing and changing orders on a daily basis. The resources below are being continually updated to help educate and stay on top of these novel issues.
General Information
- The Wall Street Journal
- A state-by-state guide. The Wall Street Journal provides a state-by-state guide with PDF links to each state order. This Guide is accessible via the link provided herein and is free to access during the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here
- COVID-19 State-by-State Reference Guide
- The Guide is accessible via the link provided herein. It was compiled by member firms from each state in the ALFA International Network. Crabbe, Brown & James, LLP is a member of ALFA and submitted information for Ohio. Click here
The Guide includes links to various orders from federal, state, and local courts in each jurisdiction.
- USA.gov
- Contact information for state and local health departments. Enter your state. Click here
- National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) COVID-19 Related Legislation
- At least 34 states, D.C., and Puerto Rico have introduced legislation to support state action related to COVID-19. The table is accessible via the link provided herein. It is updated on at 5PM EST Monday-Friday. Click here
- Council of State Governments Links to Executive Orders from each state
- The Council of State Governments compiled the Executive Orders issued by each state. The orders are accessible via the link provided herein. Click here
- National Center for State Courts Data Visualization
- The National Center for State Courts provides links to state court COVID-19 websites, jury trial restrictions by state, list of courts restricting entrance, list of in-person proceedings generally suspended, and where vrirtual hearings are conducted. The visualizations are accessible via the link provided herein. Click here
Reopening Information
- Which States Are Reopening? A State-By-State Guide from NPR.org
- This guide provides status of active stay-at-home orders in place, restaurants, and barbershops in each state. Click here
- CDC Reopening Guidance for Cleaning and Disinfecting
- This guidance will assist in reopening your workplace. Click here
- CDC Activities and Initiatives Supporting the COVID-19 Response
- This document briefly summarizes CDC’s initiatives, activities, and tools in support of the response to COVID-19. Click here
Information for Employers/Employees
- IRS.gov COVID-19 Tax Relief and Economic Impact Payments
- Information for individuals and families, businesses and tax-exempt entities, and health plans and retirement plans. Click here
- SBA.gov Paycheck Protection Program
- Information about the PPP. The SBA resumed accepting PPP applications on April 27, 2020. Click here
- OSHA Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19
- This document from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration provides practical guidance for employers for preventing the spread of COVID-19. It address safe work practices and appropriate personal protective equipment based on the risk level of exposure. Click here
- CDC Guidance for Small Businesses
- This guidance from the CDC informs owners how best to protect their employees and business health and safety. Click here
- DOL Fact Sheet: Families First Coronavirus Response Act – Employee Paid Leave Rights
- DOL has issued information for employees in response to the Families First Act including new paid leave requirements that employers must follow. This resource is helpful for employees to understand their rights. Click here
- DOL Fact Sheet: Families First Coronavirus Response Act – Employer Paid Leave Requirements
- DOL has issued information for employers in response to the Families First Act including new paid leave requirements. This resource is helpful for employers to understand their requirements. Click here
- Employment and Training Administration Unemployment Insurance Program Letter
- DOL announced the publication of Unemployment Insurance Program Letter accessible via the link provided herein, outlining relevant provisions of the CARES Act related to the administration and eligibility criteria for state unemployment insurance programs. Additionally, please see a summary of programs for relief for workers affected by the CARES Act. Click here
- Employment and Training Administration Guidance on Unemployment Compensation Program
- DOL issued guidance to states as them implements the CARES Act and Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation Program (PEUC). PEUC provides up to 13 weeks of federally funded benefits to qualified individuals. Click here
- U.S. EEOC: Pandemic Preparedness in the Workplace and the ADA
- The EEOC has provided guidance that can help employers implement strategies to navigate the impact of COVID-19 in the workplace. Note, the EEO laws, including the ADA and Rehabilitation Act, continue to apply during the time of the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here
Law Enforcement
- #GotYouCovered Go Fund Me
- In an effort to provide one million medical masks to first responders, this campaign is sponsored by the National Police Foundation and Axon Enterprise, Inc., which will match up to $500,000 in donations. 100% of the funds go towards sending first responders medical masks and other PPE. Click here
- CESF Program Solicitation
- Apply through DOJ for emergency funding for your law enforcement department. Deadline May 29, 2020. Click here
- COVID-19 Law Enforcement Impact Dashboard
- The National Police Foundation, in collaboration with the National Alliance for Public Safety GIS Foundation, and Esri, has developed a real-time COVID-19 situational awareness tool for law enforcement agencies. The tool monitors the impact of COVID-19 on first responders. Click here
- Department of Homeland Security COVID-19 Exposure and Risk Mitigation Best Practices for Law Enforcement
- The Resource Guide accessible via the link provided herein includes exposure guidance and decision-making tools for local departments. Click here
- Department of Homeland Security Information for First Responders
- The Department of Homeland Security issued the information accessible via the link provided herein, intended to support first responders’ efforts to provide the best possible service to their team and community in the midst of a pandemic. Click here
- The Invisible Threat: COVID-19 and Officer Safety Webinar
- Former deputy sheriff (Pima County, AZ) and U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Richard Carmona, shares practical guidance on precautions agencies can take to keep officers and staff safe. Click here
- Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Program
- The guidance document accessible via the link provided herein states that the Bureau of Justice Assistance will, “in general,” find that an office contracted COVID-19 in the line of duty. This new guidance from DOJ provides that law enforcement and other first responders who die of COVID-19 and file a claim from the Public Safety Officers’ Benefit program will be eligible for death benefits in most cases. Click here
- Department of Health and Human Services: COVID-19 and HIPPA
- The Department of Health and Human Services published guidance accessible via the link provided herein regarding disclosures to law enforcement, paramedics, other first responders and public health authorities. Click here
- CDC Guidance to Law Enforcement
- The CDC issued the Fact Sheet accessible via the link provided herein specifically for law enforcement personnel. Click here
- IACP General Fact Sheet for Law Enforcement
- The IACP issued the Fact Sheet accessible via the link provided herein specifically for law enforcement personnel. Click here
- CDC Strategies to Optimize the Supply of PPE and Equipment
- The CDC issued helpful strategies to consider to optimize the supply of personal protective equipment (PPE). Click here
- CDC Interim Guidance on Management of COVID-19 in Correctional and Detention Facilities
- The CDC issued the Guidance providing information for correctional facilities and detention centers to ensure the continuation of essential public services and protection of the health and safety of incarcerated and detained persons, staff, and visitors. Click here
- CRITAC Law Enforcement Officer Sickness with COVID-19
- Guidance with useful information for law enforcement should they contract COVID-19. Click here
- CRITAC Law Enforcement Officer Exposure with COVID-19
- Guidance with information for law enforcement to assess exposure risk to COVID-19.Click here
- IACP Guidance on “Staying Healthy as a Police Officer”
- The IACP issued the fact sheet accessible via the link provided herein. Included is a sample reporting form for departmental use. Click here
- IACP Guidance for Law Enforcement Families
- The IACP issued healthy practices for families of law enforcement personnel. Click here
- IACP Organization Readiness Checklist
- The IACP issued considerations for agencies and departments including the checklist accessible via the link provided herein for COVID-19 preparedness. Click here
- Officer Wellness and Resiliency During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- The document provided herein offers tips for law enforcement to prioritize mental and physical wellness. Click here
- Police Executive Research Forum
- PERF developed the page accessible via the link provided herein with up-to-date resources, including daily reports, for law enforcement and agencies responding to COVID-19. Click here
- SAMPLE COVID-19 Exposure Guidelines for First Responders
- Developed by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Click here
- SAMPLE Officer Exposure Plan
- Developed by the Dallas Police Department, the plan accessible via the link provided herein can be modified to fit the needs of any department. Click here
- SAMPLE COVID-19 Critical Decision-Making Model
- Developed by the Burlington, North Carolina Police Department using the same structure as the standard CDM. Click here
Again, the Resource Center herein is intended to offer up-to-date guidance regarding COVID-19 on a national, state-by-state. and locality-by-locality basis. We encourage you to monitor your state and jurisdiction and send in new orders as they come in and are applicable to law enforcement to foplistserve@cbjlawyers.com.
