Just Released: After the Uniform, an assistance video for Veterans and their families

May 19, 2016Public Safety - AllRebecca Sarver

Armed Forces Day is Saturday, May 21 and it’s a time to come together and thank our military members for their service to the USA. The Center for Public Safety Innovation (CPSI) at St. Petersburg College wants to honor those who serve by helping veterans and their families realize the transition between deployment and … Continue reading Just Released: After the Uniform, an assistance video for Veterans and their families →

Law Day 2016 by Kamryn Little

May 17, 2016Paralegal StudiesGloria Hobson

When I was asked to help coordinate St. Petersburg College’s 2016 Law Day Celebration, I did not hesitate; I wanted to be part of this event. When I was told that Florida Supreme Court Justice Peggy Quince was going to be our keynote speaker, I was ecstatic. I heard that she was fantastic to listen … Continue reading Law Day 2016 by Kamryn Little →

Join us for Fun Library Events!

April 25, 2016Public Safety - AllSPCWPAdmin

Pizza. Board games. Mural art. Tropical smoothies. Summer fun has arrived at the Allstate Library! The students in our Public Safety programs work hard–and we respect that. That’s why Book ‘Em, the Allstate Library Club, wants to reward your hard work by hosting relaxing activities in the library this summer. For more information, check out our … Continue reading Join us for Fun Library Events! →

FA #46 and CRC #89 celebrate graduation!

April 14, 2016Public Safety - AllSPCWPAdmin

The past two weeks have been very busy for our Public Safety academy staff coordinating 2 graduations in 6 days. On Thursday, April 7th, Full-time Fire Academy came to the Allstate campus to celebrate their graduation. The Florida Room was filled to capacity as the 28 cadets filed into the room anxiously awaited by their … Continue reading FA #46 and CRC #89 celebrate graduation! →

Ethics in Action club marked Vietnam anniversary

April 14, 2016EthicsSPCWPAdmin

By John M. The Ethics in Action club is a community service club at SPC’s Gibbs campus, and our mission statement is that we are the voice of the voiceless. One of our campaigns this semester is to serve our veterans in the rehabilitation facility at Bay Pines by playing games and spending time with them. Tuesday, … Continue reading Ethics in Action club marked Vietnam anniversary →

St. Petersburg College will host family-friendly Touch-a-Truck event on May 21

April 13, 2016Public Safety - AllSPCWPAdmin

St. Petersburg College’s Allstate Center will honor National Armed Forces Day with its Second Annual “Touch-a-Truck” event on Saturday, May 21. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Allstate Center, 3200 34th St. S., St. Petersburg. “Touch-a-Truck” is a fun and affordable, family-friendly event where children, teens and parents … Continue reading St. Petersburg College will host family-friendly Touch-a-Truck event on May 21 →

Public Safety Career Boot Camp 2016

April 8, 2016Public Safety - AllSPCWPAdmin

The Allstate Campus is excited to announce that we’ll be hosting a Boot Camp next week! Now I know you’re probably thinking drills and sprints, but this camp in particular doesn’t require much physical activity. In fact, it’s strictly designed to take the necessary steps toward your future. It’s what we would like to call … Continue reading Public Safety Career Boot Camp 2016 →

Ethical Discussions: Should parental responsibility be a choice? #spcethics

April 7, 2016EthicsJoann Vaughan

A Swedish political group, the youth wing of the Liberal Party, has proposed the idea that men should be given an equal say in whether or not they wish to become a parent, and be granted the option to abdicate any lawful responsibilities to an unborn child. The proposal suggests that a man be able … Continue reading Ethical Discussions: Should parental responsibility be a choice? #spcethics →

Applied Ethics combines with Smart Start for summer course

April 7, 2016EthicsSusan Demers

This summer the Applied Ethics Institute will offer two special sections of PHI 1600 Applied Ethics. Designed to start recent high school graduates off on the right foot, the course would also serve any student needing to complete the Smart Start requirement and satisfy their Applied Ethics credit. These enhanced sections will include an advisor … Continue reading Applied Ethics combines with Smart Start for summer course →

Stressed Out? Public Safety Employees can Gain Mental Health Benefits from Art

April 7, 2016Public Safety - AllKaty Simpson

Written by: B.S. Student, Katy Simpson As you can imagine, Police Officers and Firefighters are faced with hazardous stressful situations on a regular basis. Three out of four of the most stressful careers are Military Personnel, Firefighters, and Police Officers. On a sad note, according to the FBI from 2008 – 2012 the amount of … Continue reading Stressed Out? Public Safety Employees can Gain Mental Health Benefits from Art →

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