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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

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In Public Safety (AMU)
My husband’s suicide: Recognizing predictors of police suicide
In order to survive and thrive in the law enforcement culture, my husband felt he could not afford to be vulnerable
August 19, 2018 09:34 PM
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Fitness & Health
Avoiding crusadism in police work
Crusadism is a type of defense mechanism in which people deal with their pain by distracting themselves through productive and prosocial behavior
August 03, 2018 04:51 PM
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Police Training
7 phrases officers should not use
There are some common phrases that can escalate situations and generally counter an officer’s effort to effectively communicate
August 03, 2018 01:27 PM
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Fitness & Health
Emotional tools to build officer resiliency
Officers who establish strong supportive resources before a critical incident are less likely to have difficulties after the incident
August 01, 2018 06:03 PM
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Fitness & Health
How sleeping well enhances police performance
Sleep disorders are twice as prevalent in officers compared to the general public, with sleep apnea the most notable sleep disorder
July 31, 2018 06:53 PM
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Gangs
Why gang violence should be treated as a public health issue
Law enforcement leadership, corrections leadership and policymakers need to reevaluate their strategy for implementing gang prevention programs
July 18, 2018 06:24 PM
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Investigations
How law enforcement is using genealogy testing services to solve cold cases
This investigation technique opens the door to potentially solving many more cold cases, but law enforcement must be sure they remain within legal boundaries
July 09, 2018 01:08 PM
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9/11
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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Do you want to protect and serve your community?
How to train for the police academy physical test
The key to success is to start training early for each part of the test
June 11, 2018 05:57 PM
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