Getting your education while in the military can be a unique challenge, even more so for your spouse. In this…
By Robin L. Thompson, DM
Faculty Member, Intelligence Studies Program at American Military University
The many political games and power plays occurring throughout the world on a daily basis are not always as they appear. Members of the intelligence community (IC) must proactively seek out clues and dig deeper to fully comprehend what is really happening behind the scenes.
By Bill Owen Program Director for Mathematics, American Military University Why do we study mathematics? There are many answers to…
By Rob Stallworth We are charged these days in the criminal justice system to do more with less. Everyone who…
By Brett Daniel Shehadey
Special Correspondent for In Homeland Security
Ankara has called for an emergency session with NATO membership under the treaty’s Article 4, fearing territorial integrity, political independence and security threats.
What exactly is terrorism? Those familiar with the study of terrorism know that there is not a universally accepted definition. However, there are many similarities in most accepted definitions. AMU intelligence studies professor Dr. James Hess discusses how the United Nations and United States define terrorism and the key differences between these definitions.
By Dr. Stephen Schwalbe
Faculty Member, Public Administration at American Public University
The latest military confrontation in Europe began recently in Ukraine. In the middle of June, Russia announced that it would respond to any moves by the United States to build up military capabilities in Eastern Europe by fortifying its western border. In other words, this is a new post-Cold War arms race in the making.
The speed at which technology has advanced in recent years is mind blowing, but many public safety agencies struggle to understand available technology. The bottom line is that technology is not going away. Leaders and administrators must seek to understand how technology works, how it can be applied, and, most importantly, how it can help further their mission of protecting and serving the public.
In the month of July, In Public Safety will feature articles written by American Military University faculty members about the benefits and challenges of technology in public safety agencies.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Monday that Rick Cotton, the head of the Port of New York and New Jersey, has tested positive for COVID-19.
