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.

Subscribe Listen in podnodRSS feed Show website

20 episodes
Updated Jan 10, 2023

Episodes20

Newest first

Jan 10, 2023 · 26 min
Where Are All the Cybersecurity Workers? | EP60
In this episode, AMU’s Dr. Nicole Drumhiller explores the intriguing aspects of cybersecurity with Andre Slonopas.
Sep 19, 2022 · 29 min
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.
Aug 1, 2022 · 26 min
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.
Jul 18, 2022 · 19 min
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.
Jun 20, 2022 · 11 min
BONUS: Celebrating Commencement 2022
Hear from graduates and faculty members as they celebrate the classes of 2020, 2021, 2022!
Apr 26, 2022 · 28 min
Taking Action to Address the Mental Health Crisis in Corrections | EP55
In this episode, AMU Criminal Justice professor Dr. Michael Pittaro talks about the mental health crisis in corrections.
Mar 28, 2022 · 24 min
How Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Can Mitigate Inflation | EP54
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.
Mar 14, 2022 · 24 min
Hope for Prisoners: A Unique Approach to Rehabilitation and Reentry | EP53
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.
Nov 23, 2021 · 23 min
Intel Analyst Skills Helping Police Find Missing Children | EP52
In this episode, AMU professor Dr. Jarrod Sadulski talks to Richard Ring, CEO of F3 Missing Children's Intelligence Agency, about bringing together intelligence analysts and retired law enforcement officers to help investigate missing children cases.
Oct 26, 2021 · 24 min
What to Know about Pursuing a Career in Criminal Justice | EP51
In this episode, Dr. Jarrod Sadulski talks to AMU Criminal Justice professor Dr. Michael Pittaro about his new book, “Pursuing and Navigating a Career in Criminal Justice,” based on his 30+ years of experience working in the criminal justice system.
Oct 12, 2021 · 24 min
Cold Case Investigations: Bridging the Gap Between Law Enforcement and Outside Experts | EP50
In this episode, Glynn Cosker talks to AMU criminal justice and forensic science professor, Jen Bucholtz, about her work as a private investigator to investigate several cold cases.
Oct 9, 2021 · 36 min
Zodiac’s Taunting Letters Decrypted Using Suspect’s Name | EP49
In this episode, AMU criminal justice and forensic science professor, Jen Bucholtz, shares how the Zodiac ciphers were decrypted using the suspect’s full name. She also discusses the mounting evidence pointing towards one suspect.
Sep 28, 2021 · 23 min
Leaving the Military? Spend Two Years Preparing for Your Civilian Career | EP48
In this episode, AMU professor Dr. Jarrod Sadulski talks to William Balcerski, who successfully started a new civilian career after 30 years of active duty and reserve experience in the U.S. Coast Guard.
Sep 14, 2021 · 26 min
Strengthen Municipal Leadership through Training and Mentorship | EP47
In this episode, AMU’s Buster Nicholson talks to Horace McHugh, President of Florida City County Management Association about his experience in municipal leadership and the strategies that have worked best to help him accomplish community goals.
Aug 25, 2021 · 22 min
Haiti Earthquake Brings Devastation and Little Hope for Future Preparation| EP46
In this episode, Glynn Cosker talks to AMU’s Dr. Chris Reynolds about his experience responding directly to the 2010 earthquake and his perspective on the challenges Haiti faces.
Aug 17, 2021 · 47 min
Officers are Quitting. Can Policing Recover? | EP45
In this episode, Dr. Gary Deel talks to AMU Criminal Justice program director Dr. Chuck Russo about the current state of law enforcement.
Aug 3, 2021 · 32 min
Preparing for Hurricane Season | EP44
In this episode, Glynn Cosker talks to AMU’s Dr. Christopher Reynolds about the importance of preparing for hurricane season by packing an emergency disaster kit and hardening your house and property.
Jul 13, 2021 · 39 min
Helping Officers Understand and Apply Research Findings | EP43
In this episode, AMU’s Leischen Kranick talks to Susanne Knabe-Nicol about her efforts to make scientific research practical and useful for law enforcement officers around the world.
Jul 6, 2021 · 38 min
How Crowd Sourcing Contributed to Arrest in Rebekah Gould Cold Case | EP42
In this episode, AMU criminal justice professor Jennifer Bucholtz and investigative reporter George Jared talk about the arrest of William Miller, the first cousin of Rebekah’s boyfriend.
May 25, 2021 · 31 min
Change Policing By Representing Everyone | EP41
In this episode, AMU professor Dr. Ashley Taylor talks to 23-year police veteran and now-retired police trainer, Dr. Kathleen Love.