In circumstances not witnessed in modern times, mask-wearing former presidents, Supreme Court Justices and other guests gathered near the steps of the U.S. Capitol in front of a handful of social-distancing people to witness the inauguration of Joseph R. Biden, Jr., as the 46th President of the United States.
American Public University System (APUS) recently announced that four master’s-level students and alumni of American Military University (AMU) and American Public University (APU) have been named Presidential Management Fellowship (PMF) Finalists for the Class of 2021.
The pandemic has had major short- and long-term consequences for local towns. Listen to a town manager share his strategies about maintaining trust and keeping citizens informed.
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a cascade of new challenges for public service leaders. In this episode, learn from the town manager of Vienna, Virginia about how he’s made adjustments to the strategic plan for the town.
By Doug Bruce
There is still a lot of uncertainty around the 2020 presidential election. In light of potential social unrest, business continuity must be a high priority for every business leader. Here are tips to help ensure organizations, and its employees, are prepared for any event.
More than ever, officers must address mental health issues during their career and into retirement. In this episode, Wendy Hummell, a 24-year career officer and law enforcement spouse, talks about developing a robust peer support program and its role in building resilient law enforcement families. Also learn about other stress management tools including tactical breathing, yoga, mindfulness training, and more.
By Matthew Eldridge
How can agencies better prepare officers for emotionally challenging work? Learn how soft skills training, especially on emotional intelligence, can benefit officers and agencies alike.
By Dr. Chuck Russo and D.C. Rand
Officers are accustomed to making quick decisions based on limited information. Learn how such skills can translate to a second career, especially when working for companies that operate on tight timelines or in rapidly changing environments.
Do law enforcement agencies incorporate too many military tactics and equipment in their policing efforts? In this episode, Dr. Bjorn Mercer talks to AMU Criminal Justice program director, Dr. Chuck Russo, about the origins of the military and domestic law enforcement as well as the benefits and downfalls of ongoing collaboration and more.