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.
This article will examine theoretical and the applied practitioner insights into similarities and differences between criminal intelligence analysis (intelligence-led policing) and intelligence analysis (national security). How intelligence theory applies...
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25 Years of Lone Offenders in America
This research explores the idea that there was an increase in lone offender violent extremism in the United States in the decade and a half following the attacks upon...
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Looking Out for Your Buddy, Teammate, or Partner.
There are many similarities between military service and civilian public service as a first responder. The most obvious is that each person that volunteers for these professions does so...
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Ethics in Law Enforcement and Intelligence
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...
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Fentanyl Risk Assessment for Public Safety Personnel
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...
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Defunding the Police: What Does This Mean?
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...
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The Death of George Floyd: Minneapolis, Minnesota
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...
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Homeland Security and Using Contact Tracing to Reduce Pandemics
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...
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Social Media and the Police
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...
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Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)
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...
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