Public Safety

The verdict is in. George Zimmerman was found not guilty by a jury in Florida. In this podcast, Constance St. Germain-Driscoll, Esquire, gives her analysis of the case and the ruling.

In this podcast, Constance St. Germain-Driscoll, Esquire, Vice President and Dean of the School of Public Service & Health for American Public University System, discusses some of the interesting recent developments in this case including: -Will an all-female jury have an impact on the decision? -Have witnesses helped or hurt the prosecution? -Did Zimmerman show malice or ill will toward Martin beyond a reasonable doubt? Listen for more insight and details from Professor St. Germain-Driscoll, Esquire, about the developments of this case.

On April 22, 2011, an explosion rocked the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig in the Gulf of Mexico, killing 11 workers, sinking the rig, and releasing a massive amount of crude oil into the ocean. Nearly 4.9 million barrels of oil (200 million gallons) are believed to have leaked into the Gulf, fouling shorelines, crushing local economies, and damaging the environment to an extent that’s yet to be fully determined. Join American Military University and Dr. Chris Reynolds with a deep dive one year later into the lingering effects of the Gulf Oil Spill.

Constance St. Germain-Driscoll, American Public University’s Director of Criminal Justice and Legal Studies programs, discusses the legal fallout of the school shooting that occurred in the Chardon, Ohio high school on February 27, 2012.

Dr. Charles Bindig, former public school teacher and administrator, shares his thoughts on the role leadership played during the Chardon shooting, and if schools have the ability to prevent these types of tragedies.

Join American Public University as we discuss the implications of the recent trial and verdict of Casey Anthony.

Join Nicole from Online Learning Tips and Elaine Keavney (MSN, RN), Program Director for Nursing at American Public University, to discuss some frequently asked questions and important notes about online nursing programs.

Elaine Keavney, Director of the Nursing Program at American Public University System, explains the importance of the BSN in a nurse’s career, as well as its relation to better patient outcomes.

In the field of emergency management it’s important to be flexible and prepared for when disaster hits. Being aware of the constant changes within the field is important, and vital to a career in this field. Adding to the complexity in emergency management is medicine; another field that is constantly changing. In a recent interview Dr. Karen Cieslewicz, and M.D. and emergency manager, shared her insight on how to keep the two areas fluid for her practice. She also shares some great concepts for emergency managers to keep in mind to stay on top in their field.