Public Safety Signals

“Ex-Offender Re-entry Programs Need More Attention”

Steven — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:04:48 +0000

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.

What types of jobs will be most abundant in 2012?

Steven — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 17:52:08 +0000

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.

Congress Funds Public Safety Program Providing Grants to Communities to Hire Firefighters

Steven — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 18:07:48 +0000

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 article to learn more.

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.