Archive for July, 2008

Battling Wildfires

This has been a very tough year for battling wildfires in the Western United States, particularly in California. The last battle is near Yosemite National Park and is threatening both homes in the area and the park itself. The wildfires near Yosemite National Park are particularly challenging given the rough terrain and landscape [...]

Happy Independence Day

Greetings,
Happy Independence Day!
As you know, this day marks the birthday of the United States as an independent nation and I would like to thank those throughout Public Safety, particularly our military personnel serving abroad, for keeping this great Nation Free and Safe.
Take care and stay safe.
Joe Pascarella

Capella University study explores returning veterans’ mental health

As a military veteran I was very pleased to learn that Capella University has just released the results of a study entitled Joining Forces America that explored post-combat mental health and reentry issues of returning service members. The military is a major component of our country’s public safety infrastructure and this is a very [...]

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Picture of Dr. Charles Tiffin, a contributor to Capella's public safety blog.
Dr. Charles Tiffin
Program Chair, Public Safety Program, Capella University
Picture of Dr. Joseph Pascarella, author of Capella's public safety news blog.
Dr. Joseph Pascarella
Core Faculty Member, Capella University
Picture of Dr. Harry Carter author of Capella's public safety news blog.
Dr. Harry Carter
Adjunct Faculty Member, Capella University
Melissa Beasley
Captain, Florence Alabama Police Department
Michael Brown
Capella University Learner

Lisa J. Bjergaard
Capella University Learner, and Director, Division of Juvenile Services North Dakota
Darryl Jones
Capella University Learner and Chief, Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire
Laura Pettler
Capella University Learner

Mark Rubin
Capella University Learner

Rebecca L. Smith
Capella University Learner, Manager of Emergency Planning and Training for Jefferson County Public Schools
Mark S. Warnick
Capella University Learner, Retired Asst. Fire Chief

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