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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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In the absence of comprehensive tests for proving or disproving PTSD claims, LE administrators frequently express concerns with fraud and abuse
Those conducting illegal activity on the Darknet are often technologically savvy individuals who are on the lookout for officers
Ongoing exposure to trauma can often affect a person’s ability to function both in their personal and professional life
The new technique is not limited to a crime laboratory setting, but can be utilized at the crime scene
“You don’t have to be an IT guy to understand cyber security, and it’s critical that you have enough of an understanding to know what questions to ask”
A significant rise in homegrown extremists and domestic terrorists means there must be a shift in how state, local and tribal LE agencies assist in countering threats
The human life needs physical, emotional, mental and spiritual balance
Recent mass emergency response events have emphasized the importance of equipping police with proper first aid training and equipment
Responding to domestic violence calls for service is one of the most volatile and dangerous situations for police officers
Not every state that mandates body cameras allocates the funding for it, and the hefty price tag is just one of many hurdles that agencies can face