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National Scan of Pathways to Becoming a First-Time...
Just as states require that anyone wishing to operate a motor vehicle meet specific driver’s license requirements, state policies dictate that anyone interested in teaching in a public school must…
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Canvassing the Current and New Accessibility...
Almost every American is taught from a young age that 9-1-1 is the “Universal Emergency Number” for requesting emergency assistance. When a person calls this number, they are automatically connected,…
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Considerations for Cyber Disruptions in an...
The increased interconnectivity of Next Generation 911 (NG911) systems exposes new vectors for threats that can disrupt or disable the operations of emergency communications centers (ECCs). The disruptions may cause…
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Wounds of the Spirit: Moral Injury in Firefighters
This paper explores the issue of Moral Injury in firefighters and how it can affect their mental and spiritual health, both in and out of the firehouse. Moral Injury (MI)…
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How to Advance Public Safety with Data Management
With federal, state and local agencies frequently operating independently, the need for efficient and effective communication and coordination has never been more important. The ability to collect, process and manage…
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State Minimum Wages: An Overview
Based on current rates and scheduled increases occurring at some point in 2023, minimum wage rates are above the federal rate of $7.25 per hour in 30 states and the…
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FY2023 NDAA: Cyber Personnel Policies
Over the past decade, Congress, the Department of Defense (DOD), and other federal agencies have engaged in several initiatives to enhance cyber defense and warfighting capabilities and build a workforce…
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