Public Safety Signals
A discussion of Public Safety issues and why they matter
Giving Thanks for Public Safety
2007 Nov 22 Posted by Joseph Pascarella
The Public Safety enterprise for the United States is a global, 24 hour/7 day a week/365 day a year operation. As of this writing, personnel that are ensuring our public safety range from our military personnel on Patrol on the Afghanistan/Pakistan border, police officers on Patrol in Los Angeles, to ICE Border agents along the Canadian border, and to hospital workers in Cleveland. Unfortunately, ensuring Public Safety does not take a Holiday.
One of the most stressful aspects for Public Safety personnel is working weekends, evenings, and especially Holidays. While we are enjoying our Turkey and Football and spending time with our families on this day, please remember those who are out there for everyone’s safety.
Have a Safe and Happy Thanksgiving!
Joe Pascarella
5 Responses to “Giving Thanks for Public Safety”
Joy Says:
When I lived in Maryland, our church brought Thanksgiving dinner to all the firehouses and EMT houses. It was a practical way to remind us that there are people sacrificing for our safety and well-being.
By the way- I REALLY LIKE the new page layouts. I put my Safety Signals blog at the top of My Page. Excellent! It was so hard to find before.
Joy Says:
How do we start a new topic thread of ask a question that is off topic? I am a member of the American Society of Criminology and there is so much fascinating stuff I’d like to share. Just this month The Criminologist has informaiton on “The growing importance of criminology in the study of terrorism”. They even offer sources of funding for research that a doctoral or postdoc student could go after.
Charles Says:
Joy, I’ll research your question and get back to you as we definitely invite comments. Thanks
Charles
Kelly Says:
This is the toughest time of year for public safety I believe. From the 9-1-1 end of things, I know that we see and hear so much that breaks our heart in a season where people should let go of all of that evil & meanness.
9-1-1 professionals are also a humble bunch. They want a “quiet” holiday season, and yet they feel guilty when bad stuff happens and they are experiencing the good part of life with family & friends.
I believe we are all part of the same big team and we should be taking care of each other more than ever during the holidays!
thanks, and be safe!
Kelly Rasmussen
Leave a Reply
Let us know what you think. All comments will be reviewed prior to going live. Comments that are profane or obscene, or unrelated to the topic of the post will not be published.
About
Public Safety Signals provides a venue for those working or interested in the public safety field to join in a conversation about the latest news, trends and important issues related to public safety.
Authors
Dr. Steven Barthelmeus
Program Chair,Public Safety – Criminal Justice/Forensics program, Capella University
Dr. Jeffrey Rush
Asst. Professor of Criminal Justice/Homeland Security, Dept. of Public Management and Criminal Justice, Austin Peay State University
Archives
- January 2012
- December 2011
- November 2011
- October 2011
- September 2011
- August 2011
- July 2011
- May 2011
- April 2011
- March 2011
- February 2011
- January 2011
- December 2010
- November 2010
- October 2010
- September 2010
- August 2010
- July 2010
- June 2010
- May 2010
- February 2010
- January 2010
- December 2009
- November 2009
- October 2009
- September 2009
- August 2009
- July 2009
- June 2009
- May 2009
- April 2009
- March 2009
- February 2009
- January 2009
- December 2008
- November 2008
- October 2008
- September 2008
- August 2008
- July 2008
- June 2008
- May 2008
- April 2008
- March 2008
- February 2008
- January 2008
- December 2007
- November 2007
- October 2007
- September 2007
- August 2007
- July 2007
- June 2007
- May 2007
Alpha Phi Sigma
Links
Podcast
Public Safety Faculty Forum
Public Safety Jobs
Public Safety Learner Forum
Public Safety Network
Public Safety Web sites
- 4thosewhoserve.org
- Alpha Phi Sigma National Criminal Justice Honor Society
- Alpha Phi Sigma National Criminal Justice Honor Society Iota Omicron
- American Correctional Association
- American Jail Association
- American Society of Criminology
- Association of Public Safety Communications Officials – International
- Bureau of Justice Statistics
- Capella University School of Public Service Leadership
- Correctional Population (BJS)
- Drug Enforcement Administration
- EMS Responder
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
- Federal Bureau of Prisons
- Federal Emergency Management Association
- FEMA Higher Education Project
- Firehouse.com
- International Association of Emergency Managers
- Military Police
- National Emergency Management Association
- National Emergency Number Association
- National Fire Academy
- National Response Framework
- National Violence Against Woven Prevention Research Center
- Public Safety Forum (Linkedin)
- The International Association of Chiefs of Police
- The International Association of Fire Chiefs
- The Police Foundation
Charles Says:
Excellent point Joe! Public safety is our front-line defense 24/7 365 days a year. It is easy to sometime take for granted their omnipresent protection. My hat is off to all of those public safety members serving and protecting during this Thanksgiving week, and throughout the year as well. THANK YOU!
November 23rd, 2007 at 12:37 pm