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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.

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While our roots are in the military, American Military University’s student body is largely comprised not only of military personnel, but of those actively engaged in the fields of law enforcement, emergency management, intelligence and national security.

AMU has developed strategic relationships with key influencer organizations such as the FBI National Academy Associates, International Association of Chiefs of Police, International Association of Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysts, International Association of Emergency Managers and the American Correctional Officers not only to further its credibility within these professions, but to offer those who work within them useful information so they can be better prepared for advancement and leadership opportunities.

For more information concerning AMU educational offerings, including degree, certificate and leadership programs for law enforcement officers, please reach out to Tim Hardiman, AMU’s resource for the field, at THardiman@apus.edu.

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How community initiatives disrupt gang violence
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Research shows that to reduce gang-related homicides, law enforcement, social services and the community must work together
How infants are falling victim to the opioid crisis
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One overlooked “victim” of the opioid epidemic are children born to opioid-dependent mothers who actively used throughout pregnancy
How to build bridges through community policing
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Police officers serve their communities in three fundamental ways – as warriors, servants and leaders
Consequences of the military failing to submit fingerprints of convicted servicemembers
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Multiple reports have found that military branches continue to fail to submit fingerprint data to the necessary government agencies, jeopardizing public safety
How yoga and meditation helped sharpen my aim
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While they may not be using the language of yoga, police firearms instructors are teaching many of the same principles and techniques
My husband’s suicide: Recognizing predictors of police suicide
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In order to survive and thrive in the law enforcement culture, my husband felt he could not afford to be vulnerable
Avoiding crusadism in police work
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Crusadism is a type of defense mechanism in which people deal with their pain by distracting themselves through productive and prosocial behavior
7 phrases officers should not use
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There are some common phrases that can escalate situations and generally counter an officer’s effort to effectively communicate
Emotional tools to build officer resiliency
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Officers who establish strong supportive resources before a critical incident are less likely to have difficulties after the incident
How sleeping well enhances police performance
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Sleep disorders are twice as prevalent in officers compared to the general public, with sleep apnea the most notable sleep disorder
Why gang violence should be treated as a public health issue
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Law enforcement leadership, corrections leadership and policymakers need to reevaluate their strategy for implementing gang prevention programs
How law enforcement is using genealogy testing services to solve cold cases
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This investigation technique opens the door to potentially solving many more cold cases, but law enforcement must be sure they remain within legal boundaries
In the post-9/11 world, military and police merge in the fight against terror
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The Marine Corps’ Combat Hunter Program and the broken windows concept of policing are both about taking action to prevent future undesirable action
Understanding domestic violence homicides: offender typology and warning signs
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Police officers responding to repeated reports of domestic violence should take advantage of their position to evaluate the danger level and the relationship dynamic
How to train for the police academy physical test
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The key to success is to start training early for each part of the test
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