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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

LATEST ARTICLES
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In the post-9/11 world, military and police merge in the fight against terror
The Marine Corps’ Combat Hunter Program and the broken windows concept of policing are both about taking action to prevent future undesirable action
July 03, 2018 06:26 PM
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Patrol Issues
Understanding domestic violence homicides: offender typology and warning signs
Police officers responding to repeated reports of domestic violence should take advantage of their position to evaluate the danger level and the relationship dynamic
June 22, 2018 04:37 PM
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Investigations
How DNA on an ancestry site identified the Golden State Killer
During a recent seminar, investigator Paul Holes detailed the methods he used to track the killer
June 01, 2018 06:16 PM
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Drug Interdiction / Narcotics
How illegal synthetic drugs are prompting amendments to federal sentencing guidelines
Powerful illegal synthetic drugs known as “analogues” are a particular problem for law enforcement these days
May 29, 2018 11:25 AM
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Gangs
How gangs are using drones to disrupt law enforcement
Gangs are using UAVs to collect information on LE activity, disrupt police operations and smuggle drugs
May 25, 2018 12:07 PM
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Investigations
How police investigators can conduct effective trauma victim interviews
FETI training focuses on enhancing the quality and quantity of information obtained from victims who have undergone highly stressful or traumatic experiences
May 21, 2018 01:04 PM
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Fitness & Health
How police spouses can manage stress (and why they need to)
To simply expect the stress of policing to subside at home on its own is unrealistic
May 14, 2018 01:47 PM
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Drug Interdiction / Narcotics
3 surveillance tactics to find and stop opioid dealers
When responding to opioid overdose calls, police investigators can deploy these tactics to locate drug dealers
April 30, 2018 11:41 AM
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Police Training
Policing in the face of resistance: Do you know when to back down?
When cops encounter a volatile situation that is beyond their control, there are ways for officers to withdraw gracefully and still complete their mission to “protect and serve”
April 23, 2018 09:48 AM
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Fitness & Health
Why meditation should be part of every cop’s mental fitness plan
Investing a few minutes each day to meditate will result in reduced stress, increased happiness and improved brain power
March 29, 2018 11:38 PM
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