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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.

In addition, this blog will also include training and educational opportunities for public safety professionals. Check back often to learn about emerging trends in the industry and what those issues mean for your profession.

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LATEST ARTICLES
Strategies to enable probation and parole to help offenders reintegrate into society can have a dramatic effect on recidivism rates
The criminal justice system needs more resources to improve reintegration efforts and help ex-offenders find jobs and housing so they’re less likely to re-offend
Until more elderly prisoners are discharged, correctional facilities will be forced to spend more resources on serving this aging population
Probation and parole officers are in a unique position to document domestic violence situations, but many don’t have the proper training to identify red flags
Can rehab programs reduce non-violent drug offender recidivism?
Correctional facilities do not have the proper staffing, training, healthcare programs, funding, or general resources to adequately deal with mentally ill inmates
Radicalization is a complex and widespread problem in prisons and early intervention is critical
Combining transformational leadership with emotional intelligence reduces employee stress while improving performance and morale, and motivates staff to exceed goals
Working with sex offenders presents unique stressors for mental health workers
Spending time and money on specialized treatment programs for sex offenders serves to lower their risk of recidivism and work to protect the community