Could You Pass the CIA’s Writing Boot Camp?
By Leischen Stelter, editor of In Public SafetyIf you want a career as an intelligence analyst there is one skill you must master: writing. “Quite frankly, if you can’t write and you can’t master the...
View ArticleCareers in Forensics: Investigating Death
By Jennifer Bucholtz, criminal justice and forensic science faculty member at American Military UniversityWorking as a medico-legal death investigator for a medical examiner or coroner is not for the...
View ArticleIntelligence Career Options: What Degree Should You Consider?
By Dr. Nicole Drumhiller, Program Director, Intelligence Studies at American Military UniversityIn my day-to-day work, I’m often asked questions like: What research paper topics are important to the...
View ArticlePreparing For Life After The Fire Service
By James McLaughlin, American Military University When I joined the fire service at the age of 21, I had two goals. My first goal was to provide at least 30 years of quality service. My second goal was...
View ArticleA Message to Veterans, From Veterans
Compiled by Leischen Stelter, Editor of In Public SafetyEvery year on November 11, the United States recognizes Veterans Day, a day to reflect and commemorate those who served in our armed forces....
View ArticleEmergency Management Certifications: Consider Both National and State Options
By Daniel Hahn, Faculty Member, Emergency and Disaster Management at American Military UniversityCertifications are an important part of career and professional advancement in emergency management....
View ArticleFour Ways to Start an Intelligence Career
By Erik Kleinsmith, Staff, Intelligence Studies, American Military University“How do I get started in an intelligence career?” At some point during his or her career, those who have worked in...
View ArticleAdvance Your Career with the Certified Fraud Examiner Certification
By Joshua L. Adams, Alumnus, Criminal Justice at American Military UniversityToday’s competitive job market is filled with employers seeking applicants who have a combination of higher education, work...
View ArticleForensic Science: As Dynamic as on TV, but not as Dramatic
By Leischen Stelter, editor of In Public SafetyCareer paths are rarely straight. Kelli Callahan certainly didn’t anticipate she would be celebrating 25 years in law enforcement when she took a...
View ArticleTeaching Officers about Stress Management
By Leischen Stelter, editor of In Public SafetyWhen Vincent Van Ness started his law enforcement career 26 years ago, there was almost no mention of the high levels of prolonged stress he would...
View ArticleWays to Reinvigorate Your Passion for Policing
By Matthew Loux, criminal justice faculty member at American Military University Do you find yourself dreading going to work every day? Being a police officer is an extremely demanding job and there...
View ArticleBuilding a Strong EMS Team: Overcoming Conflicts
By Allison G. S. Knox, EMT-B, faculty member at American Military University Working in emergency medical services (EMS) can be extremely stressful for responders. To provide the best service to...
View ArticleInspiring a New Generation of Leaders
By Dr. Michael Pittaro, Faculty Member, Criminal Justice at American Military University My role as an educator is not simply to help students acquire entry-level jobs; it is to help create successful...
View ArticleInterviewing Strategies to Land that Intelligence Job
By Erik Kleinsmith, Staff, Intelligence Studies, American Military University The hunt for an intelligence job is different from other industries because of the unique aspects of our business. It’s a...
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