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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.

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Ask your counselor these questions to understand confidentiality and their understanding of first responder culture
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Legislation recognizes and remembers first responder line of duty deaths
First responders often feel underappreciated in the public sector
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Sometimes community education isn’t enough to prevent disasters
What the U.S. can learn from other countries about emergency response to terrorist events