By Leischen Stelter
The Tennessee Department of Correction recently announced that its probation and parole officers will soon be carrying guns. Beginning in July, Tennessee officers will begin undergoing training to carry 40-caliber Glocks, with all officers in the department …
By Giles Hoback III
Faculty Member, Emergency and Disaster Management at American Military University
In today’s world of planning for all types of threats and hazards, cross-training, and multi-agency responses, the need for educated and experienced emergency management personnel is …
By David Munro, Faculty Member, Emergency and Disaster Management at American Military University
You’ve made the step to pursue formal education in emergency and disaster management. You’ve been learning all your life but have you taken the time to identify …
By Leischen Stelter
This whole 3D-printing evolution is new to me, but apparently it’s not very new at all. According to this article, the technology has been available for a long time. What’s new, actually, is that it’s just …
Few professionals follow the same career path leading them to the field of emergency management. Many times, emergency managers have diverse backgrounds in fire service, EMS, law enforcement or similar public safety roles. The crossover is apparent: Many of these …
By Leischen Stelter
Cell phones are proving to be one of the most dangerous weapons inside correctional facilities. “In prisons across the U.S., one of most popular items smuggled into facilities are cell phones and smart phones,” said Mark Bridgeman, …
By Daniel Hahn, Faculty Member, Emergency and Disaster Management at American Military University
The interesting thing about being an emergency manager is the variations within the field – a professional can work for local, state, or the federal government or …
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