AMU In Public Safety Matters

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Public safety professionals face ongoing challenges and struggles. American Military University brings you In Public Safety Matters, a podcast featuring experts in law enforcement, corrections, the fi... more

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The podcast currently has 60 episodes available.

AMU In Public Safety Matters episodes:

January 10, 2023 Where Are All the Cybersecurity Workers? | EP60
The cybersecurity field is finding it difficult to build the workforce it needs to protect businesses and individuals. In this episode, AMU’s Dr. Nicole Drumhiller explores the intriguing aspects of cybersecurity with Andre Slonopas.
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September 19, 2022 There Is No ‘Safe’ or ‘Quiet’ Hurricane Season | EP59
In this episode, Dr. Christopher Reynolds, AMU’s Dean and Vice President of Academic Outreach and Program Development, offers some expert advice on what to do before, during and after a hurricane. Hear what he’s learned during his more than three decades of emergency management and disaster preparedness experience.

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30min
August 01, 2022 The Past, Present and Future of Policing from an NYPD Veteran | EP58
On this episode of In Public Safety Matters, AMU’s Dr. Larry D. Parker, Jr. talks to retired police Sergeant John Downey about the current perception of policing in America and his 12-year career with the NYPD. John also offers solid advice for young people thinking of going into the field of law enforcement and shares his experiences since transitioning from cop to civilian. There’s even a mention of boxing champion Mike Tyson.
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27min
July 18, 2022 Cryptocurrency: Bitcoin’s Mining’s Energy Consumption in Texas | EP57
In this episode of In Public Safety Matters, AMU’s Senior Manager of Public Sector Outreach, Buster Nicholson, speaks to Corpus Christi Councilman Roland Barrera about Bitcoin mining and other energy matters affecting his city and the state of Texas.
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20min
June 20, 2022 BONUS: Celebrating Commencement 2022
Hear from graduates and faculty members as they celebrate the classes of 2020, 2021, 2022!
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12min
April 26, 2022 Taking Action to Address the Mental Health Crisis in Corrections | EP55
Corrections officers die by suicide at a rate of three to four times that of the general public. In this episode, AMU Criminal Justice professor Dr. Michael Pittaro talks about the mental health crisis in corrections. Learn about his upcoming testimony in Washington, D.C. advocating for awareness and change to help correctional officers.
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29min
March 28, 2022 How Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Can Mitigate Inflation | EP54
Inflation rates are skyrocketing. In this episode, AMU’s Buster Nicholson talks to Mayor Scott Conger of Jackson, Tennessee about his initiative to invest in and education his constituents about investing in Bitcoin and cryptocurrency to hedge inflation. Learn about the potential of digital funds, the city’s efforts to educate people about cryptocurrency, and how its adoption could benefit municipalities and lead to the evolution of our monetary system.
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25min
March 14, 2022 Hope for Prisoners: A Unique Approach to Rehabilitation and Reentry | EP53
Recidivism rates across the country are extremely high. In this episode, AMU’s Dr. Jarrod Sadulski talks to Jon Ponder, the CEO of Hope for Prisoners, a faith-based, non-profit organization that focuses on reducing recidivism by helping to rehabilitate offenders and prepare them for reentry. Learn about its intensive training program with inmates while they’re still incarcerated and its case management and mentoring programs that assist for 18 months after their release. Also learn how they partner with law enforcement agencies to work with inmates as well as companies to hire formerly incarcerated people.
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25min
November 23, 2021 Intel Analyst Skills Helping Police Find Missing Children | EP52
In 2020, there were 365,000+ reports of missing children across the United States. Law enforcement agencies often do not have the resources, manpower or intelligence-based skillsets to bring these children back to their families. In this episode, AMU professor Dr. Jarrod Sadulski talks to Richard Ring, CEO of F3 Missing Children's Intelligence Agency, about bringing together intelligence analysts, retired special operations and military personnel, and retired federal law enforcement officers to help investigate missing children cases. Learn about the importance of using an intelligence-based approach to finding missing children and the challenges associated with investigating cold cases.
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24min
October 26, 2021 What to Know about Pursuing a Career in Criminal Justice | EP51
Are you interested in working in law enforcement or the criminal justice field? In this episode, Dr. Jarrod Sadulski talks to AMU Criminal Justice professor Dr. Michael Pittaro about his new book, “Pursuing and Navigating a Career in Criminal Justice,” based on his 30+ years of experience working in the criminal justice system. Learn how to get into the field, including tips on preparing for the interview process, the background check, as well as the physical and psychological exams. Once hired, learn what to expect in the Academy, during the probational period, and how to set yourself up for future promotions. Also learn how to navigate the many challenges that law enforcement brings including stress, burnout, low morale, and mental health issues as well as some of the critical coping mechanisms to manage the stress and difficulties of the profession.
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How many episodes does AMU In Public Safety Matters have?

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