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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

EMS on the Hill: The importance of political advocacy

Join NAEMT in Washington, D.C., to discuss change in EMS before congressional representatives

March 21, 2018 02:00 PM

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Introduction to prolonged exposure therapy for PTSD

A method of helping the combat veteran community is helping first responders cope with traumatic events by creating a narrative

March 16, 2018 10:02 AM

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Flu season and pandemic planning: Ethical epidemic response

Triage and ethical considerations in prioritizing care for healthcare professionals and the public in an influenza pandemic

February 28, 2018 04:11 PM

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Problems sharing information? A PS-COMP could help

A public safety coordinated operations management platform allows agencies to achieve coordinated multi-dimensional information flow

February 21, 2018 02:28 PM

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Conflict resolution and the importance of teamwork in EMS

Building a strong EMS team requires open communication and conflict resolution mediation when necessary

February 20, 2018 01:33 PM

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Social science solutions to EMS volunteer recruitment and retention

Another piece of the volunteer ambulance staffing puzzle: a declining middle class

February 07, 2018 02:54 PM

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Community Awareness

Working together to improve critical infrastructure

With the worrying state of the current global and national climate, it would be helpful to know what we were facing on a local level

February 01, 2017 04:29 PM

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Advancements in the treatment of traumatic brain injuries in military soldiers

This damage can result in long-term impairment, such as behavioral abnormalities, reduced impulse control, emotional outbursts, violence and even suicide

December 14, 2016 08:48 PM

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Replica weapons: A collective effort to stop mistake of fact shootings

True concern requires a look beyond singular events and towards methods to eradicate a child’s replica-gun-involved death.

November 23, 2016 05:55 PM

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How first aid classes can enhance the public’s understanding of EMS

Very basic first aid skills can be enough to save lives and allow an individual to render care while waiting for trained medical personnel to arrive

November 09, 2016 06:08 PM

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