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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
It is important for officers, especially those who have regular interactions with the public, to know how to recognize domestic violence and how to assist victims
Female prisons are filled with women serving sentences for prostitution but who are unrecognized victims of human trafficking and are often coerced into joining human trafficking networks
Callahan works with mental health professionals to create treatment programs for felons in hopes of eliminating their need to act out on their thoughts
The most important skill a correctional officer can arm him or herself with is strong communication skills
Drones pose a new and major threat to penal institutions
Technology and enhanced commissary systems are available and proven to be effective in correctional settings, yet not enough agencies have them
Research shows that the two leading causes of stress reported by correctional officers are due to weak or inadequate leadership and other problems with the organization’s structure
Drones have quickly become an effective tool for criminal activity
Hasshan Batts has given back to the community from the very day he was paroled by helping others who are also trying to reintegrate back into society
There may be hidden biases that influence the severity of sentencing