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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
With inadequate leadership one of the primary stressors for correctional officers, leaders must do more to help officers deal with stress and prevent suicide
Perhaps the most common form of corruption in prisons is the smuggling in of contraband
Excessive bail is a major issue for low-level, non-violent, non-serious misdemeanor defendants who pose little threat to public safety
Law enforcement leadership, corrections leadership and policymakers need to reevaluate their strategy for implementing gang prevention programs
Legislation like the Clean Slate bill keeps ex-prisoners out of the correctional system, minimizing costly recidivism rates and enhancing public safety
Our criminal justice system should not unfairly target individuals of lower socioeconomic means; here’s what needs to change
Taking care of yourself is the most important step you can take to be successful as a new CO
There are many ways correctional officers can intervene if they suspect inmates are spreading radical beliefs within an institution
Correctional facilities need to build bridges between prisoners and the community to give inmates the best chance for a successful reintegration
Strategies to enable probation and parole to help offenders reintegrate into society can have a dramatic effect on recidivism rates