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• How to Become a Police Chief - 05/13/2013

  

  A police chief is the highest-ranking position within a police department, and the title is often seen as synonymous with power, respect, and stature within a community. It is said that organizations often take on the personality of their leader. A police chief is responsible for and can influence change within their department for the better.
  
  
• Top 10 Online Public Service Degrees - 05/01/2013

  

  Many careers in public service require a bachelor’s or higher degree, and even professionals in occupations that do not require a college education should consider the many benefits of attaining their higher education.
  
  
• Boston First Responders - 04/16/2013

  

  As our hearts are heavy with the tragedy of the events that struck Boston just yesterday, we remain thankful for the emergency responders and all those who bravely offered and are offering their support and help – those who are rightly called heroes.
  
  
• Rethinking Juvenile Justice Policies - 04/16/2013

  

  New research shedding light on juvenile delinquent behavior is helping reshape justice policies throughout the country.
  
  
• Preventing Police Suicide - 04/01/2013

  

  The rate of police suicides is more than 1½ times the rate of the general population. Police officer suicide prevention initiatives are springing up across the nation to help prevent these tragedies.
  
  
• Social Work - How to Become a Counselor - 03/25/2013

  

  People who seek careers in counseling usually have one desire in common – to help people work through life’s difficulties. They may prefer to work with children, teens, or adults; in K-12 schools, college campuses, or community settings such as mental health centers or private practice settings.
  
  
• Emergency Management Careers - 03/18/2013

  

  Since the 2001 World Trade Center terrorist attacks, there has been a growth in the demand for emergency management experts. The field of emergency management has grown to encompass public administration, public health, environmental sciences, social sciences, and engineering.
  
  
• Seq. Cuts Threaten Terrible Consequences - 02/27/2013

  

  According to the heads of 20 federal agencies, disastrous consequences lie ahead if President Obama and Congress do not reach a budget deal to override sequestration – automatic, across-the-board cuts totaling $85 billion and set to begin March 1.
  
  
• Damage After the Russian Meteor Strike - 02/20/2013

  

  Thousands of workers have been dispatched to help in Russia’s Chelyabinsk region, where a meteor travelling at around 33,000 mph rained down over the Ural Mountains, injuring over 1,500 people and with 46 still in the hospital. The event brought Friday morning traffic in Chelyabinsk to a halt as drivers stopped to watch the falling meteor light up the sky.
  
  
• Maintaining Health Under Stress - 02/11/2013

  

  Some public service jobs, and particularly the work of firefighters, police officers, and paramedics, are considered to be the top most stressful careers. How can public servants remain well under such conditions?
  
  
• College Grads Turn to Public Service - 01/24/2013

  

  As jobs became scarce during the recession, many college graduates turned to public service work, including nonprofit work and jobs in the US military. From 2008 to 2009 alone, 16 percent more college graduates worked for the federal government and 11 percent more worked for nonprofit groups, according to an analysis by The New York Times of data from the American Community Survey of the United States Census Bureau. A Labor Department survey showed that the number of college grads in these jobs continued to rise in 2010.
  
  
• LU's Online Paralegal Program Ranked #2 - 01/14/2013

  

  According to Open Education Database's (OEDb) recently released 2012 rankings, Liberty University ranked number 2 of the top ten online paralegal schools in the nation.
  
  
• TN District to Pay for Resource Officers - 01/07/2013

  

  Spurred into action by the Newtown tragedy, Williamson County officials are considering tapping $2.5 million out of county reserve funds to put resource police officers in every school.
  
  
• How the MPA/MPP Can Launch Your Career - 11/27/2012

  

  The Master of Public Administration (MPA) and Master of Public Policy (MPP) degrees set you apart as a leader in your field. They are professional degrees that can help prepare you for work at the local, state, and federal government levels or for nongovernmental organizations and nonprofits.
  
  
• Benefits of a General Study Route - 11/15/2012

  

  Pursuing a further education in many ways helps to empower self worth of individuals from all kinds of backgrounds. If you are considering a higher education for yourself, without a specific concentration in mind, you might find a more generalized study path the right fit.
  
  
• Criminal Justice for the Missing - 11/14/2012

  

  Almost immediately in the seconds after it is suspected that someone cannot be reached, investigators such as private detectives, broadcasters, law enforcement and transport officials are expected to follow up with a report and search effort.
  
  
• Serving the Public During Severe Weather - 10/31/2012

  

  Disasters call for extra hands. On the night that Superstorm Sandy slammed into many eastern states of the U.S. on Tuesday of this late October, safety officials, like those in public service, led the evacuation processes, helping in the wake of immense danger. Recently a large population was severely affected in the aftermath. Mass devastations like fires, flooding, power loss, and a holt of transportation systems sometimes urgently and unexpectedly call for the help of small town heroes. In many locations innocent people were stranded. Those who serve those in need brought much needed supplies and shelter.
  
  
• Why Public Service? - 10/30/2012

  

  Public service careers are those which entail a focus on the public’s well being and safety. Public service workers may work in a variety of settings; as police officers and firefighters, the military, public transit workers, and health care professionals, among many others. In serving the public, they take on new challenges that arise daily. The need for such leadership has never been stronger.
  
  
• '13 Federal Cuts to Justice Programs - 10/22/2012

  

  Failure to agree on a deficit reduction plan in Washington by the end of the year may result in more cuts to criminal justice programs, according to a report released from the National Criminal Justice Association and the Vera Institute of Justice.
  
  
• Healthcare Expanding - 09/26/2012

  

  The demand for Healthcare jobs will increase 20 percent by 2018, according to new statistics out by The U.S. Bureau of Labor. In fact, the number of healthcare jobs will see an expansion of three million positions over the next decade, according to June report from Georgetown's Center On Education and the Workforce.
  
  
• State and Local Gov'ts Hiring More - 09/11/2012

  

  According to a recent Gallup survey, the past six months reflect the best U.S. job market conditions for workers since the global economic collapse, with a steady increase in hiring for both government and private-sector jobs. The survey also found that for the first time since the economic collapse, state and local governments are creating more jobs than they are losing.
  
  
• The Natural Born Seller - 07/30/2012

  

  Do you find that communication is your forte? If you have not yet looked at Marketing, you might be pleasantly surprised to see how it may benefit your future endeavors.

  
  
• Job Growth in Criminal Justice Field - 07/19/2012

  

  The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that careers in the criminal justice field will grow rapidly between now and 2016. In the next few years paralegal, investigator, private detective and police officer jobs are predicted to grow between 11-22 percent!
  
  
• Police Advice: Stuck at the Bottom - 07/17/2012

  

  The minimum requirement to join the force is often 60 college credits or two years, while more departments are beginning to require higher degrees. However, it is always a good idea to improve your profile with a bachelor’s or master’s degree so you don’t get stuck at the bottom of your professional career and can pursue preferred positions.
  
  
• Most Efficient vs. Most Costly Education - 03/01/2012

  

  There is quite a variance in how much a student is able to invest into their education, based on a number of factors, like their parents’ willingness to support them, or the time available to put off from other responsibilities, while a busy adult. These are two of some of the major differences with those who attend a university full-time, and those who are more focused towards advancing professionally, that are perhaps more tight on time and effort than others.
  
  
• Education Programs Help Vets Transition - 02/22/2012

  

  Coming home from war can be one of the most trying experiences a person can ever face. There are some veterans that come home and begin developing feelings of depression or anger. They are also forced to deal with unemployment and sometimes even homelessness. Many times, these veterans would like to go to college to earn a degree, but do not know how or where to start. Luckily, there are a number of programs across the country that helps veterans start their educational journey.
  
  
• Earning a Degree in Homeland Security - 12/13/2011

  

  The Department of Homeland Security is a division in the federal government that is responsible for protecting our country from any threat that we may face. The department was created after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 and has grown tremendously ever since. It has expanded so much so, in fact, that now colleges are beginning to offer degrees in homeland security to provide men and women the academic knowledge that will prepare them for a career in various governmental programs.
  
  
• Forensic Science: The Basics - 12/12/2011

  

  With a large number of criminal investigation shows on TV such as CSI, Criminal Minds and Bones, many people have become fascinated with the forensic science profession. Many do not realize, however, the hard work and dedication that this position requires. Not only is this field extremely competitive, but organizations that work with people in this field look to hire only the best.
  
  
• How to Become a Fire Chief - 12/07/2011

  

  The world of firefighting has changed dramatically within the past decade or so. The job of a firefighter does not just include fighting fires anymore. In fact, the profession now requires firefighters to also be EMTs, paramedics, hazmat specialists, public safety advocates and much, much more. With that being said, the requirements for moving up the ranks in a fire department have also expanded, especially the requirements for becoming a fire chief.
  
  
• Continuing Education in Law Enforcement - 11/01/2011

  

  Most entry-level positions in law enforcement as a police officer only require a high school education or associates degree. If this is the only education required in beginning this career path, then why continue on with more education?
  
  

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