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

2011 Sep 30 Posted by Steven

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. Read the rest of this entry »

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An update: A decade after 9/11, are we better prepared for a major emergency?

2011 Sep 20 Posted by Steven

As I shared in a recent post, Capella University partnered with several leading public service organizations on a major survey research project. Our partners included the International Association of Emergency Managers, the American Public Health Association, the American Society for Public Administration, the Comprehensive Emergency Management Research Foundation and the FBI National Academy Associates. Read the rest of this entry »

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A decade after 9/11, are we better prepared for a major emergency?

2011 Aug 30 Posted by Steven

In recognition of the 10th anniversary of 9/11, Capella has co-sponsored a major survey research project of first responders, emergency managers, public health officials and others on the front lines of emergency preparedness and response to ask the basic question: How prepared are we for another major terrorist attack or national disaster? Read the rest of this entry »

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Yesterday’s Earthquake in VA. – The Role of Social Media

2011 Aug 24 Posted by Steven

Word spread quickly after yesterday’s 5.8-magnitude earthquake that struck near Washington , D.C., and was felt on much of the East Coast. See the CNN article at http://cnnmon.ie/onS8dF to better appreciate the role and impact of social media. As we in Public Safety have learned, this has very powerful implications for the dissemination of critical information.

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PhD Graduate of Capella University, an Accredited Online University, Appointed Special Agent in Charge of the FBI’s Buffalo Division

2011 Aug 17 Posted by Steven

Congratulations, Dr. Piehota! Please see the following announcement.

http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20110816006127/en/PhD-Graduate-Capella-University-Accredited-Online-University

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The Attacks in Norway

2011 Jul 28 Posted by Steven

We join the Norwegian people in mourning the death of those lost in the recent terrorist attack.

It is alleged that on July 22, 2011, 32-year-old, Anders Behring Breivik, a Norwegian citizen, bombed government buildings in Oslo, Norway, and was also responsible for the mass killing at a Labour Party youth camp (on the island of Utøya, Norway).

Today, July 28, counter terrorism experts from the European Union and Norway will meet in Brussels to discuss ways in which such attacks can be prevented in the future.

What are your thoughts?

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National Police Week – May 15-21, 2011

2011 May 12 Posted by Steven

In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation, which designated May 15th as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which that date falls as Police Week.

Let us all take time from our busy lives to join (if only in spirit) the tens of thousands of law enforcement officers, from around the world, who will converge on Washington, DC to participate in planned events to honor those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice.

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PhD Graduate of Capella University Named Director of Re-Entry for Florida Department of Corrections

2011 May 4 Posted by Steven

“Capella challenged me to aim high and maintain focus despite obstacles that may get in the way”

Congratulations! Latoya Lane earned her PhD in Public Safety.

Please see the news release for more at:

http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20110504006388/en/PhD-Graduate-Capella-University-Accredited-Online-University

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Closing One Chapter on 9/11

2011 May 2 Posted by Joseph Pascarella

The recent news of the death of Osama Bin Laden by US forces in Pakistan represents closure for many in the public safety community. Although the threat of the terror attack continuous to loom, a pervasive sense of justice (and relief) is now prevalent to many within the public safety directly, or indirectly effected by the attacks of September 11, 2001.

Take care and be safe.

Joe Pascarella

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INFORMATION SHARING: State, Local and Tribal (SLT) Based Domestic Security

2011 Apr 22 Posted by Steven

I was excited to learn that the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) in partnership with the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), is offering FREE training to state local and tribal (SLT) agencies to better participate in the Information Sharing Environment (ISE). Read the rest of this entry »

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