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Purpose and Direction
The 2020 Public Service Week was a grim time. Despite this, we must recognize some of the public servants who provided remarkable service to the country. This article highlights just…
Learning From Our Herd Immunity Failure
Moving our country forward requires that we acknowledge the depth of the cultural divide in American society. No amount of messaging can change minds if people do not trust the…
PA Goals for the 21st Century: #4 Re-enforce the Secular Basis of the Administrative State (Part Two: Education)
The 21st century is the time when a new secular standard for education needs to be enforced in the United States.…
A Realistic View of COVID-19 Response Policy Implications in the MENA Region
On January 26, 2021 ASPA hosted a webinar in partnership with its Section on Effective and Sound Administration in the Middle East (SESAME) looking at COVID-19 responses in the MENA…
America’s Public Infrastructure: A 2021 National Report Card!
In the future, America’s public, private and nonprofit sectors must work together to set our nation’s infrastructure goals. If we are to find a solution, our national government must also…
The Future of Public Administration: Sub-fields, Promises and Time
COVID-19 has showed us what we can do when we have less and when we are forced to do more. These lessons should become new strategies in the planning and…
Maladministration in Turbulent Times
Today’s public officials should realize that the simplistic adoption of business techniques does not improve government performance. Public administrators are responding to the highest calling that guarantees social justice, promotes…
Emotional Intelligence Programs in Local Governments
More emotionally intelligent team members will have more positive interactions. This article describes how emotional intelligence programs can be rolled out to local government leaders.…
Demilitarize the Police: A Framework for Safe Communities
What does society want from law enforcement in the United States? To frame the discussion, we will explore concepts in three different areas: equipment and supplies, appearance and operations and…
Unmanned Vehicles and the Future of Law Enforcement
Law enforcement leaders need to look into the future and see how emerging technologies will affect their profession. The future use of automation, its potential efficacy and unforeseen consequences must…
Public Safety, Wildland Interface and COVID-19
The increase and severity in wildfires throughout the world calls for a cadre of unique people trained and ready to serve as wildland firefighters. In 2020, first responders experienced many…
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