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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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Terrorism Prevention and Response
How terrorist strategies for recruiting homegrown radicals are evolving
The most dangerous weapon so far in terms of Westerner recruitment has been the Islamic State’s ability to characterize smaller acts of terrorism as being valuable and important
March 29, 2018 10:22 PM
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Police Training
How police officers can learn to think and write critically
Officers must make life and death decisions and conduct investigations into criminal acts much like physicians investigate what’s ailing a patient
March 21, 2018 04:34 PM
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Fitness & Health
How prolonged exposure therapy could help police post-traumatic stress injury
The therapy was developed in response to the high rate of trauma and suicide rates within the combat veteran community
March 05, 2018 06:35 PM
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Patrol Issues
Keeping justice in perspective: Rethinking codes of ethics
The road to justice is difficult, so recognizing our inconsistent beliefs and justifications is paramount to acting appropriately
March 01, 2018 11:44 PM
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Patrol Issues
React without reaction: What cops should do when being recorded
To avoid becoming a YouTube star, police officers should aim to be as boring as possible when a member of the public is recording them
February 27, 2018 06:51 PM
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2018 guide to drones in law enforcement
Why drones should be part of every PD’s disaster response plan
The instantaneous air support offered by drones proved indispensable to the Daytona Beach Police Department during the response to Hurricane Irma
February 22, 2018 04:49 PM
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Fitness & Health
How CrossFit helps cops improve their physical health
CrossFit is a high-intensity fitness program that can improve physical conditioning and versatility, both of which improve police performance
February 21, 2018 03:16 PM
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Patrol Issues
Why society should not forget the positive value of touch
Touch is likely the most important physical activity a law enforcement officer will engage in during their police career
February 09, 2018 07:05 PM
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Fitness & Health
5 ways police departments can help officers cope with stress and trauma
It is imperative that agencies implement strategies to help police officers address the adverse effects of job-related stress
February 09, 2018 06:56 PM
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Investigations
How police can fight human trafficking on its own cyber-turf
Data collection and analysis techniques currently employed in the intelligence field are paving a new way for agencies to combat human trafficking
February 07, 2018 12:57 AM
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