AMU In Public Safety Matters

American Military University

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 fire service, and municipal leadership discussing some of the most relevant and challenging issues in public safety today. To learn more, visit AMUonline.com.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 01/10/2023

    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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    27 min

  2. 09/19/2022

    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.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    30 min

  3. 08/01/2022

    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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    27 min

  4. 07/18/2022

    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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    20 min

  5. 06/20/2022

    BONUS: Celebrating Commencement 2022

    Hear from graduates and faculty members as they celebrate the classes of 2020, 2021, 2022! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    12 min

  6. 04/26/2022

    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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    29 min

  7. 03/28/2022

    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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    25 min

  8. 03/14/2022

    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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    24 min
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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 fire service, and municipal leadership discussing some of the most relevant and challenging issues in public safety today. To learn more, visit AMUonline.com.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    American Military University
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2023
  • Episodes
    60
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © American Military University
  • Show Website
    AMU In Public Safety Matters