Public Safety Signals http://www.publicsafetysignals.com A discussion of Public Safety issues and why they matter Thu, 17 May 2012 15:31:42 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 © michael.walsh@capella.edu () michael.walsh@capella.edu() A discussion of Public Safety issues and why they matter michael.walsh@capella.edu No no http://www.publicsafetysignals.com/wp-content/plugins/podpress/images/powered_by_podpress.jpg Public Safety Signals http://www.publicsafetysignals.com 144 144 Mission Critical http://www.publicsafetysignals.com/2012/05/17/mission-critical/ http://www.publicsafetysignals.com/2012/05/17/mission-critical/#comments Thu, 17 May 2012 15:31:42 +0000 Charles http://www.publicsafetysignals.com/?p=822 What is Mission Critical?
Mission Critical (www.missioncriticaltv.com) is an accredited educational programming organization, reaching a targeted 2 million Public Safety officials, Criminal Justice, Healthcare professionals and First Responders. Mission Critical training is provided to a number of Federal, Municipal First Responder, Public Safety and Public Health educators through TV networks specific for public safety professionals.
The goal of Mission Critical is to improve the awareness of “best practices”, Lessons Learned and technology solutions available to support our federal, state & city officials and first responders with their mission to prepare for disasters and protect our citizens.
How is Capella and Mission Critical partnering?
Capella has sponsored a 90-minute Mission Critical program focused on new technology for emergency management. This program will start to air in June 2012 on the US Government and DOD training networks which will reach 3400 Federal Facilities. It will also air on the The Readiness NETwork to reach 340,000 Public Safety Students. In addition the program will air on The Federal Education TV channel, The National Emergency Training Center and will be shared with the Dept of Homeland Security’s Geospatial Portfolio department.
Together, Capella University and Mission Critical TV are offering a powerful way for public safety officials to gain new insights on their profession — and to earn 3.0 Continuing Professional Development credits from Capella.
How can someone get 3 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits?
Anyone who watches the 90-minute program through any channel can go to Capella’s Mission Critical site (www.capella.edu/missioncritical) to take a 25 question quiz based on the information from the program. A participant must score at least 20 out of 25 on the quiz in order for them to be able to print out a certificate for 3.0 Continuing Professional Development credits from Capella. This is free and can be done by a prospect, learner, alumni – anyone!

]]> http://www.publicsafetysignals.com/2012/05/17/mission-critical/feed/ 0 “Ex-Offender Re-entry Programs Need More Attention” http://www.publicsafetysignals.com/2012/01/23/ex-offender-re-entry-programs-need-more-attention/ http://www.publicsafetysignals.com/2012/01/23/ex-offender-re-entry-programs-need-more-attention/#comments Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:04:48 +0000 Steven http://www.publicsafetysignals.com/?p=803 In a Corrections.com article, author, Chairman, CEO and President of Business Computer Applications (BCA), Albert Woodard asks, “How can ex-offenders find and keep a job and/or a marriage partner?” Woodward’s frank and thought provoking commentary highlights this ongoing social problem.

]]> http://www.publicsafetysignals.com/2012/01/23/ex-offender-re-entry-programs-need-more-attention/feed/ 0 What types of jobs will be most abundant in 2012? http://www.publicsafetysignals.com/2011/12/30/what-types-of-jobs-will-be-most-abundant-in-2012/ http://www.publicsafetysignals.com/2011/12/30/what-types-of-jobs-will-be-most-abundant-in-2012/#comments Fri, 30 Dec 2011 17:52:08 +0000 Steven http://www.publicsafetysignals.com/?p=800 Did your answer include jobs in the social services industry? Please take a look at this informative article written by Calli Tapler for Come Recommended and found on the Business Insider website.

]]> http://www.publicsafetysignals.com/2011/12/30/what-types-of-jobs-will-be-most-abundant-in-2012/feed/ 0 Congress Funds Public Safety Program Providing Grants to Communities to Hire Firefighters http://www.publicsafetysignals.com/2011/12/20/congress-funds-public-safety-program-providing-grants-to-communities-to-hire-firefighters/ http://www.publicsafetysignals.com/2011/12/20/congress-funds-public-safety-program-providing-grants-to-communities-to-hire-firefighters/#comments Tue, 20 Dec 2011 18:07:48 +0000 Steven http://www.publicsafetysignals.com/?p=798 According to an article published in Fire Engineering, the recently passed (December 15, 2011) omnibus package for fiscal year 2012, provides struggling communities with access to $742.5 million in grants to maintain and improve public safety in neighborhoods across the country.

See the Congress Funds Public Safety Program Providing Grants to Communities to Hire Firefighters article to learn more.

]]> http://www.publicsafetysignals.com/2011/12/20/congress-funds-public-safety-program-providing-grants-to-communities-to-hire-firefighters/feed/ 0 Capella Doctoral Learner Appointed Coordinator of Piedmont Technical College Criminal Justice Program http://www.publicsafetysignals.com/2011/12/07/capella-doctoral-learner-appointed-coordinator-of-piedmont-technical-college-criminal-justice-program/ http://www.publicsafetysignals.com/2011/12/07/capella-doctoral-learner-appointed-coordinator-of-piedmont-technical-college-criminal-justice-program/#comments Wed, 07 Dec 2011 18:07:47 +0000 Steven http://www.publicsafetysignals.com/?p=794 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.

]]> http://www.publicsafetysignals.com/2011/12/07/capella-doctoral-learner-appointed-coordinator-of-piedmont-technical-college-criminal-justice-program/feed/ 0 2011 FEMA Individual and Community Preparedness Awards http://www.publicsafetysignals.com/2011/12/01/2011-fema-individual-and-community-preparedness-awards/ http://www.publicsafetysignals.com/2011/12/01/2011-fema-individual-and-community-preparedness-awards/#comments Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:24:16 +0000 Steven http://www.publicsafetysignals.com/?p=788 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.

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