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Capella Doctoral Learner Appointed Coordinator of Piedmont Technical College Criminal Justice Program

Steven — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 18:07:47 +0000

Our congratulations to Joshua Lindsay, a Capella doctoral learner, on his appointment to program coordinator of the criminal justice program at Piedmont Technical College, Greenwood, South Carolina.

Learn more about Mr. Lindsay in an article published on the College website.

2011 FEMA Individual and Community Preparedness Awards

Steven — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:24:16 +0000

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced the 2011 FEMA Individual and Community Preparedness Awards. According to FEMA, “They recognize the innovative practices and achievements of organizations and individuals that work to make our communities safer, stronger, and better prepared to manage any emergency situation”. (http://www.citizencorps.gov/councils/awards/2011/awardwinners2011.shtm).

For more about the outstanding award winners and their contributions to disaster preparedness, see the FEMA announcement.

Is there a Disconnect Between Professional and Citizen Views of Terrorism?

Steven — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 07:34:26 +0000

Do average Americans and disaster management professionals differ in their views about the threats facing the country and from where the threats might come? Is there agreement among emergency management professionals on how the public views the government’s ability to deal with national disasters (http://www.emergencymgmt.com/)?

For answers to these questions and much more, please see the Emergency Management article “Survey Shows Disconnect Between Professional, Citizen Views of Terrorism” (article), which includes a recent survey (9/11 Opinion Survey), compiled by the disaster safety communications firm Cote & D’Ambrosio.

Please share your thoughts and opinions. We’d like to know what YOU think.

First Nationwide Emergency Alert System (EAS) Test

Steven — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 16:55:29 +0000

“FEMA (2011), in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), will conduct the first nationwide Emergency Alert System (EAS) Test on November 9, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time.”

Learn more about the test at http://www.fema.gov/emergency/ipaws/eas_info.shtm

National Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Steven — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 15:23:37 +0000

The month of October marks the eighth annual National Cyber Security Awareness Month sponsored by the Department of Homeland Security in cooperation with the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) and the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC). For further information, please see the the Homeland Security webpage at http://www.dhs.gov/files/programs/gc_1158611596104.shtm

Capella Public Safety Learner Included in Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition

Steven — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 17:34:37 +0000

Brian M. Allen, of Dubuque, Iowa, a learner in the M.S. in Public Safety program at Capella University, has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of emergency healthcare on September 20, 2011.

About Brian M. Allen

Mr. Allen has 11 years of experience in emergency medicine, with two years serving in the City of Platteville. He is currently EMS Administrator, in charge of all city ambulance services, and is responsible for hiring, disciplinary actions, budgeting and overseeing a staff of 25. They provide emergency medical care to the residents and visitors of the City of Platteville and surrounding towns.

Mr. Allen was formerly a 911 Dispatcher with the Grant County Sheriff’s Office, Lancaster, Wisconsin, dispatching appropriate law, fire and EMS units, and also served as President and Chief & Service Director for Lancaster EMS, Inc., where he oversaw the daily management of the ambulance service, budgeting, personnel and operations. He then became an EMS with Lancaster EMS, Inc., providing pre-hospital emergency medical care to the residents and visitors of Lancaster, Wisconsin.

Mr. Allen currently is an Adjunct Faculty member with Southwest Wisconsin Technical College in Fennimore, Wisconsin, where he teaches EMS related courses. He received a B.S. in Criminal Justice from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, in 2002 and is a candidate for an M.S. in Public Safety from Capella University, in 2013. Mr. Allen is the Vice President of Grant County EMS Association, the Secretary of MABAS Division 108 Executive Board and is a member of Pi Gamma Mu International Honor Society in Social Sciences. He currently resides in Platteville, Wisconsin, where he enjoys bowling, watching University of Wisconsin Badger football and men’s hockey and travel.

About Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide

Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide is a premier business communication resource highlighting the professional lives of individuals in every significant field and industry. Our goal is to ensure that our members receive networking, exposure and recognition to potentially increase their business.

The press release can be found at: http://www.pr.com/press-release/357283