Public Safety Administration
Recommended Databases
Using Ebooks
When writing a research paper, ebooks can be a great scholarly resource, providing background information, as well as in-depth information on a topic. You can find ebooks in the UMGC library collection, or on the free web. Ebooks are included in OneSearch, which is available below and also from the Library home page. You can search by selecting Ebooks Only from the dropdown menu.
The UMGC Library subscribes to other great ebook databases that cannot be found in this search. To search these collections you should go directly to the source.
You can also find great ebook collections on the free web. Remember, when using material from the free web, it is important to evaluate what you find.
Ebook Search (select Ebooks Only from drop-down)
Using Websites
When used appropriately, websites can add great value to your research reference list. Websites can provide valuable evidence to support a research topic, and can also provide background information, company or association information, and basic facts about a topic. When using websites, always evaluate what you find, to avoid bias and verify information.
Recommended Websites
In your PSAD class, go under Content > Course Resources > Public Safety Toolbox a list of helpful online tools, such as databases, journals, and standards.
Some selected portals are below:
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CDC-Center for Disease ControlGovernment agency that provides information on health topics, statistics and other publications related to public health and disease.
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Defense Technical Information Centerlargest central resource for DoD and government-funded scientific, technical, engineering, and business related information. Site includes technical reports from government agencies on terrorism, homeland security and other topics.
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Disaster Information Management Research Center (DIMRC)DIMRC collects, organizes, and disseminates health information resources and informatics research related to natural, accidental, and human-related disasters.
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FBI - Resources for Law EnforcementIncludes information on criminal justice, law enforcement technology, crisis response., and international operations.
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Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)Resources and services pertaining to disasters.intended for businesses, emergency personnel, governmental agencies, news media, et al.
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NIST Public Safety TopicsNews, publications, programs, projects, and tools related to public safety from the National Institutes of Standards and Technology.
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Ready.govInformation on how to prepare for a variety of emergency situations such as natural disasters and terrorist attacks.
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U.S. Department of DefenseNews and issues regarding national defense.
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U.S. Department of Homeland SecurityLinks to reports, news and homeland security policies.
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U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Justice StatisticsExtensive tabular data and analytical reports on all aspects of crime and justice in the United States.
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U.S. Fire AdministrationFrom FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) in the Department of Homeland Security. Training, professional development, fire prevention and education, and more.
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Techstreet Enterprise (Standards)Provides access to selected standards, such as ANSI, ASSP, B11, ISO, AND NFPA. Login as you would for any UMGC library database or class with your email address and password.