By Debra Wales
Military Outreach Education Coordinator, American Public University System

In addition to using Tuition Assistance (TA) or your GI Bill to fund your education, you have the option of using a PELL Grant. What is a PELL Grant? It’s a Federal Grant usually awarded only to undergraduate students who have not earned a bachelor’s or a professional degree and unlike a loan, does not have to be repaid. The grant money given to you is based on your Expected Family Contribution (EFC).

By Dan Roby
Director, Eastern Region and Overseas Military Outreach at American Military University

The mobility of an online education is nice, especially in the military world. It’s especially helpful when all you have to do is close up your laptop and take your college with you when you move to another part of the world.

By James R. Lint
Adjunct Professor at American Military University

Meetings bring together different people with different expectations. This makes leading a successful meeting a challenge.

For me, meetings are beneficial. They can be an opportunity to have my organization represented well, to display employee successes, and/or get support for projects and programs. However, I find that I am not successful in hosting meetings that everyone wants to attend.

October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month. For those who work in public safety, cyber security is an especially important topic of interest. For example, keeping personal information private is a critical issue for police officers. Learn more about cyber security best practices and steps you can take to protect your information.

By Leischen Stelter
There’s always someone on your holiday gift list who is a challenge to buy for. This Christmas, give the gift of preparedness by including these items in an emergency car kit for your loved ones. May they never have to use this kit, but if they find themselves in an emergency situation know that your preparedness can help save their life, or the life of someone else. 

Schools present a vulnerable target to armed violence, making up nearly a quarter of active shooter incidents. While local law enforcement is uniquely organized and capable of providing the necessary resources to deter violent attacks in schools and respond to violence when it occurs, arguments for faculty arming have validity when compared to alternatives. AMU graduate student Ron Dahart writes about the importance of having a layered security approach to preparedness and response to armed attackers on school grounds. If arming faculty is deemed necessary, here are the guidelines and best practices that schools must incorporate into their policy.

The U.S. Department of Justice announced the creation of a new office, the domestic terrorism counsel, which will focus on countering homegrown extremists. However, much of the responsibility to fight domestic terrorism has fallen on the shoulders of local law enforcement. Will the DOJ’s creation of the domestic terrorism counsel help determine how law enforcement fits into the fight against domestic terrorism?