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In Public Safety

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

Incident Command

The evolution of ICS beyond the fire service

The Incident Command System is rapidly being implemented by a growing number of diverse organizations

January 14, 2015 04:04 PM

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Survivor’s guilt: How to move forward after a line-of-duty death

Surviving a line-of-duty death as a cohesive department is not easy; we must acknowledge the loss and the heartache and seek support from others

November 06, 2014 01:58 AM

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Public health sectors need teamwork to address Ebola concerns

As with any emergency operations strategy, flexibility and adaptability are essential for an effective response

October 21, 2014 08:24 AM

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5 successful strategies to partner with your community

It is imperative leaders of the fire service work to be more visible on a daily basis as a true partner with the community

September 23, 2014 07:16 AM

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Educate the public about keeping pets safe during disasters

September 10, 2014 10:24 AM

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Volunteer Fire Service

Catering to millennials: Challenges in recruiting volunteers for fire and EMS

Politics, financial constraints and increased educational demands contribute to a disinterest by millennials to engage in a volunteer role

August 20, 2014 09:30 AM

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FEMA’s new strategic plan: What this means for federal emergency response

August 06, 2014 08:07 AM

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Social Media

The do’s and don’ts of social media in emergency services

When social media and emergency services mix, an explosive concoction begins to form

July 22, 2014 09:43 AM

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

In order to successfully transition from company line officer to a chief officer, a firefighter needs to develop the skills earned through formal education

July 08, 2014 06:29 AM

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Emergency and disaster response: Is the U.S. better at it now?

If you ask someone from Louisiana to characterize the federal government’s response to Hurricane Katrina, you would likely receive a negative reaction

June 19, 2014 05:45 AM

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