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In Public Safety is an American Military University (AMU) sponsored blog that features analysis and commentary on issues relating to law enforcement, emergency management, fire services and national intelligence. This blog features in-depth discussions authored by leading experts with decades of experience in their field. To stay updated on blog posts and other news relevant to these sectors, please follow us on Facebook by “liking” AMU & APUS Public Safety Programs. You can also follow us on our sector-specific Twitter accounts: @AMUPoliceEd, @AMUFireEd, @AMUDisasterEd, @AMUIntelStudies.

LATEST ARTICLES

Failure to provide personal safety equipment can come at a cost

Agencies need to consider the cost to the city when personnel are injured due to a lack of personal safety equipment

March 25, 2016 12:26 PM

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Public health emergency officials are preparing for Zika virus

This virus presents a significant health concern and is spurring a substantial public health response

March 07, 2016 06:13 PM

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Haiti earthquake: The role of geospatial intelligence during response

Within the first two days of the Haiti earthquake, they produced assessments of damage to critical infrastructure and more

January 21, 2016 09:19 PM

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Your fire science education should prepare you for evidence-based operations

Research is changing the ways emergency services processes the scene of a crisis and how fire and all emergency services respond

December 23, 2015 12:26 AM

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Rank and file: Getting the attitude right from the start

The level of experience and knowledge within the fire service is as big of a range as the personalities, but there is not always enough of an emphasis on sharing knowledge

November 25, 2015 06:48 PM

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Preparing for life after the fire service

What are you doing to prepare for your next career?

November 04, 2015 06:17 PM

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Fight Cancer at your fire department

Firefighters are bombarded with toxins when they fight fires

October 01, 2015 02:14 PM

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Technical rescue: Remembering the ropes

Here’s how to properly inspect ropes for safety and how to train for rope rescues

September 10, 2015 03:32 PM

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From firefighter to administrator: What it’s like to work upstairs

I remember thinking to myself how my life as a firefighter was about to change drastically

August 25, 2015 02:17 PM

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Drones: Friend or foe of firefighters?

While civilian-operated drones pose significant dangers for firefighting operations, the use of drones by the fire service holds many potential benefits

July 23, 2015 09:20 PM

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