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The Rise of American Indian Gangs Across America

By on May 22, 2013 in Corrections, Emerging Issues in Law Enforcement, Gangs, In the News, Intelligence Community, Law Enforcement, National Security

By Rob Stallworth

Gang members are grabbing headlines in major urban areas for their crimes and growing propensity toward violence. You expect to hear horrific details about rivals shooting it out on the streets of New York or Chicago in …

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What I Learned from NJEPC: An Overview of Hospital Response to Superstorm Sandy

By on May 20, 2013 in Crisis Management, Emergency Management, Events, Fire Services, In the News, Law Enforcement, Public Safety Issues, Social Media

By Leischen Stelter

In early May, I attended three days of the New Jersey Emergency Preparedness Conference in Atlantic City, NJ. Emergency Management is a field that fascinated by. I am currently enrolled in a Master’s program at American Military …

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Tennessee Joins Growing Number of States Arming Probation and Parole Officers

By on May 16, 2013 in Career, Corrections, In the News, Law Enforcement, Legislation, Life experiences

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 …

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Emergency and Disaster Management Leadership

By on May 15, 2013 in Career, Emergency Management, Fire Services, Law Enforcement, Law Enforcement Partnerships, Life experiences, National Security, Public Safety Issues

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 …

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Making the Grade: Skills to be a Successful Emergency and Disaster Management Student

By on May 9, 2013 in Career, Education, Emergency Management, Life experiences, Training Opportunities

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 …

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Smart Phones are Dangerous Contraband in Prisons, but Also Great Source of Intelligence for Corrections Officers

By on May 1, 2013 in Corrections, In the News, Intelligence Community, Law Enforcement, Law Enforcement Partnerships, Life experiences, National Security, Police Training, Technology

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, …

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What are the Most Important Skills for an EDM Student to Have?

By on April 29, 2013 in Career, Crisis Management, Education, Emergency Management, Life experiences, National Security, Public Safety Issues

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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