http://www.publicsafetysignals.com A discussion of Public Safety issues and why they matter Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:16:59 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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/ 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/ 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. http://www.publicsafetysignals.com/2011/12/20/congress-funds-public-safety-program-providing-grants-to-communities-to-hire-firefighters/ 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/ 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 ... http://www.publicsafetysignals.com/2011/12/01/2011-fema-individual-and-community-preparedness-awards/ 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 ... http://www.publicsafetysignals.com/2011/11/29/is-there-a-disconnect-between-professional-and-citizen-views-of-terrorism/