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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

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Why responders should join a state incident management team
A firefighter relates her experiences responding to Hurricane Michael in southwest Georgia
December 28, 2018 11:35 AM
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Should stricter standards be in place for disaster funds?
Exploring emergency management solutions to the continual upward trend in government response and recovery spending
December 28, 2018 10:44 AM
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How implementing command structure improves EMS response
EMS organizations can benefit from adopting the fire service model of a command structure as part of their response strategy
December 28, 2018 09:38 AM
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Treating depression with transcranial magnetic stimulation
It’s important to know that there are other treatment options available that can help improve mental health
December 28, 2018 09:12 AM
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How children of first responders can benefit from counseling
Counseling provides a welcoming space for children to discuss worries and share experiences unique to being in a first responder family
December 21, 2018 05:35 PM
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Family counseling: Keeping bonds strong
First responder families face unique stressors, which can be overcome with the help of a professional family counselor
December 14, 2018 01:01 PM
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Responding to the growing number of hate crimes
Anticipating potential targets, and preplanning a coordination and communication plan are keys to an organized response
December 10, 2018 12:54 PM
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9 questions you may have about medication for PTSD, anxiety or depression
Medication can be extremely effective in helping first responders recover and regain a healthy balance
November 30, 2018 12:46 PM
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Enduring grief: Coping with first responder loss
Firefighters, paramedics and EMTs, though accustomed to death, need to process grief when losing someone close to them
November 26, 2018 06:21 PM
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What you need to know about first responder counseling
Ask your counselor these questions to understand confidentiality and their understanding of first responder culture
November 20, 2018 12:50 PM
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