College of Safety & Emergency Services Academic Journal

Safety & Emergency Services Journal is a Columbia Southern University sponsored online peer-reviewed academic journal. Academic articles are presented by scholar practitioners who have extensive expertise in the fields of criminal justice, homeland security, fire science, emergency medical services, cyber security, occupational safety and environmental management professions. Safety & Emergency Services Journal also features relevant, innovative and emerging trends within the safety professional fields.

Ethics in Law Enforcement and Intelligence

August 5, 2020 · Dr. Charles Russo

Intelligence and Law Enforcement professionals are in positions of trust in which integrity is integral. As professions, the public expects that personnel maintains a higher ethical standard due to...

Fentanyl Risk Assessment for Public Safety Personnel

July 6, 2020 · Ryan Miller

Emergency response work is inherently dangerous. Public safety responders are constantly engaging with new threats and concerns. Understanding these threats can properly prepare them to safely perform...

Defunding the Police: What Does This Mean?

June 23, 2020 · Dr. Travis Smith

This article is an overview and reflection on the new mantra to defund the local police departments across the United States. Certain agencies of change have begun an old...

The Death of George Floyd: Minneapolis, Minnesota

June 4, 2020 · Dr. Joseph Moore

This article reflects upon the death of Mr. George Floyd that occurred on May 25, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota while he was in police custody. The police are currently...

Homeland Security and Using Contact Tracing to Reduce Pandemics

June 4, 2020 · Dr. Charles Kelly

National Security Strategy (NSS) is designed to protect the United States’ vital interests. The most vital of those interests is protecting American citizens and visitors. Throughout the...

Social Media and the Police

May 27, 2020 · Dr. Daniel Rousseau

The ubiquity of camera phones and a citizen’s ability to upload video content and commentary to social media has increased the visibility of the police. Research suggests that...

Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)

January 13, 2020 · Dr. Robert Hughbank

Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design Success will be measured by the presentation of the concept of Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) while demonstrating knowledge of its precepts. As...

Are EM Leaders Being Developed to Strategically Manage Crisis? Some allude to progress, but others say the development framework is lacking.

January 6, 2020 · Dr. Rynele Mardis

This article is part of a five-part series that explores the contemporary emergency manager’s strategic-thinking knowledge gap. This article provides an introduction to the series and a high-level overview...

The Truth Behind Low Impact Injuries (LIIs)

December 9, 2019 · Ralph Blessing

The Truth Behind LIIs: What is it we fail to understand? Introduction The National Transportation Safety Administration (NTSA) estimates “there are approximately 1.5 million passenger vehicle rear end crashes...

Career Development: Mapping Safety Professional Career Progression

December 9, 2019 · Dr. Jarred O'Dell

Key Takeaways •This research found three major factors increasing the demand for safety professionals: 1) industry growth out pacing national averages, 2) undergraduate programs unable to keep up with the...

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