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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…
The United States Must Improve Biosurveillance to Answer COVID-19 Questions and Avoid Future Catastrophes
As vaccination efforts continue in the United States and around the world, and hopes flourish for a post-pandemic phase, many important policy questions remain. One common factor connecting these…
Is It Time For A State Bank?
Pressures brought on by the pandemic have created an environment conducive to innovative approaches to government finance. One such radical innovation is the creation of a state bank.…
Food is a Shaman: Part 1. A Two-Part Commentary on a Community Based Externship in Sitka, Alaska
In this two-part series, I will reflect on my community-embedded observations of local food challenges in Sitka, Alaska, and discuss how local food solutions offer “glocal” potentials in resolving food…
Proposed “Baby Bonds”—Viable Incentive for Long Term Personal Savings or Panacea?
The basic concept behind the proposed American Opportunity Accounts Act is to create a federally–funded savings account for every newborn child in the United States.…
Advisory Boards in Emergency Management Programs
As a profession, emergency management is constantly changing, and related academic programs must remain connected to the practitioners. This brief article focuses on the creation and use of an advisory…
Reflections on Remote Communication in the Public Sector
The COVID-19 pandemic has certainly given us much to consider about how we think about talking, presenting or participating in public gatherings—remote or in-person.…
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…
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