Industry Insights

CSU graduates and faculty are innovators in their career fields. The articles in this section include insights, trends and best practices in the various industries that we know and teach.

Category: Industry Insights

Why Writing Skills Are Critical in Criminal Justice

Most of the jobs in the criminal justice field exist within large bureaucracies that rely heavily on written documents as a form of communication. Explore how clear writing impacts reports, research, leadership and professional credibility.

Published on February 12, 2026
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How AI and Immersive Learning are Impacting Instructional Design: Trends for 2026 and Beyond

Technology developments have created a whole new set of trends and possibilities for instructional designers. Explore how AI and immersive learning are incorporated to enhance education and learning.

Published on February 5, 2026

Category: Industry Insights

Rethinking Workplace Injuries: 3 Ways to Make Your Office Safer

Published on January 8, 2026
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5 Wildfire Trends in 2025 and Beyond

Published on April 2, 2025
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3 Anticipated Emergency Medical Services Trends in 2025

Published on March 13, 2025
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Marketing Trends in 2025

Published on March 3, 2025
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Workplace Safety Trends in 2025

Published on February 13, 2025
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Trends in Healthcare Administration for 2025

Published on January 30, 2025
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Three Ways Technology is Incorporated into Psychological Practices Today

Published on January 16, 2025
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Interagency Disaster Management: An Overview of How Federal Agencies Work Together

Published on December 19, 2024
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Employee Conduct Outside the Workplace: An Overview for HR Professionals

Published on November 20, 2024
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The Importance of Cybersecurity

Published on October 8, 2024
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Police Issues in 2024

Published on August 16, 2024
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What is Community Health?

Published on June 19, 2024
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Future Challenges for Emergency Management

Published on April 15, 2024
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Emerging Environmental Management Trends

Published on March 8, 2024
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Staffing Trends in 2024

Published on February 5, 2024
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Homeland Security Issues in 2024

Published on January 22, 2024
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3 Current Trends in Occupational Safety and Health in 2024

Published on January 8, 2024
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5 Workplace Safety Topics for Meetings

Published on September 19, 2023
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The Importance of First Responder Mental Health

Published on August 28, 2023
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The Growing Impact of AI on Business

Published on July 25, 2023
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Workers’ Rights During Natural Disasters

Published on June 14, 2023
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Forensic Science Myths and the “CSI Effect”

Published on May 15, 2023
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4 Management Trends for 2023

Published on April 14, 2023
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Current Trends in Occupational Safety and Health in 2023

Published on March 8, 2023
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Cybersecurity Trends in 2023

Published on February 16, 2023
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7 Emerging Trends in the Fire Service

Published on February 14, 2023
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Emerging Trends in Information Technology for 2023

Published on January 27, 2023
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Current Trends in Psychology: AI, Mindfulness and More

Published on January 13, 2023
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4 Ideas for Professional Development in Human Resources

Published on October 31, 2022
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How to Make Workplace Safety a Priority

Published on August 12, 2022
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Exploring the Department of Homeland Security’s Role in Cybersecurity

Published on July 14, 2022
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Privacy Issues in Cybersecurity: An Overview

Published on May 18, 2022
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Current Trends and Issues in Public Administration

Published on April 26, 2022
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What Is Organizational Leadership?

Published on April 19, 2022
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Human Resources Trends for 2022

Published on February 21, 2022
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Current Issues in Law Enforcement: What Will Departments Face in 2022?

Published on February 14, 2022
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Emerging Trends in Health Care Administration for 2022

Published on January 21, 2022
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Occupational Safety and Health Trends for 2022

Published on January 7, 2022
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Emergency Preparedness in Health Care Organizations

Published on November 19, 2021
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What Nurses Want From Leaders and Hospital Administrators

Published on July 14, 2021
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Why Behavioral Health Emergencies Are a Priority in EMS

Published on July 2, 2021
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What Are the Issues Facing the Department of Homeland Security?

Published on May 21, 2021
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The Benefits and Importance of Diversity in the Fire Service

Published on April 16, 2021
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What Makes a Good Manager?

Published on February 25, 2021
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How Human Behavior Affects Cybersecurity

Published on February 5, 2021
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Recruitment and Retention in Health Care

Published on January 22, 2021
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Prepare for These 4 Business Trends in 2021

Published on January 14, 2021
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4 Trends in Occupational Safety and Health to Expect in 2021

Published on January 7, 2021
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New Employee Safety Orientation and Why It’s Important

Published on December 3, 2020
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Why Do Fire Trucks Respond to EMS Calls?

Published on November 13, 2020
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Emerging Issues in Emergency Management

Published on November 5, 2020
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4 Emerging Trends in Information Technology

Published on October 6, 2020
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Why Occupational Safety and Health is a Good Career

Published on September 10, 2020
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Why Stress is a Workplace Safety Issue

Published on August 5, 2020
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Construction Safety: Drone Use Can Save Lives and Money

Published on May 29, 2020
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EMS Continuing Education: 4 Reasons Why It’s Important

Published on May 15, 2020
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Criminal Justice Careers: Police Ranks Explained

Published on April 28, 2020
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Understanding Firefighter PTSD and How Departments Can Support Their Crews

Published on April 14, 2020
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Why Situational Awareness is the Foundation of EMS Strategy

Published on February 18, 2020
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4 Technological Advances Changing Law Enforcement

Published on February 11, 2020
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5 Emerging Trends in the Fire Service in 2020

Published on February 10, 2020
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6 Big Cybersecurity Trends to Watch in 2020

Published on January 22, 2020
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3 Major Trends Shaping EMS Administration in 2020

Published on January 21, 2020
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5 Occupational Safety and Health Trends to Watch in 2020

Published on December 11, 2019
Category: Industry Insights

Q&A: Addressing Threats to U.S. Borders and Cybersecurity

Published on November 18, 2019
Category: Industry Insights

How the U.S. Border Patrol Addresses Drug Smuggling, Human Trafficking and Terrorist Travel

Published on October 11, 2019
Category: Industry Insights

Protecting U.S. Borders Using Cybersecurity

Published on October 4, 2019
Category: Industry Insights

Building Professionalism in Your Volunteer Fire Department [Webinar Transcript]

Published on September 6, 2019
Category: Industry Insights

Why Mental Health Resources Are Critical for Firefighters

Published on August 26, 2019
Category: Industry Insights

Importance of Crew Resource Management in EMS

Published on August 1, 2019
Category: Industry Insights

EMT Stories: Ready Responders On or Off the Clock

Published on July 1, 2019
Category: Industry Insights

How Businesses Keep Workers Safe During Natural Disasters

Published on June 5, 2019
Category: Industry Insights

Linking Mobile Devices and Workplace Safety [Webinar Transcript]

Published on June 5, 2019
Category: Industry Insights

Hurricane Preparedness: How Fire Departments Prepare for the Worst

Published on May 20, 2019
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Addressing Threats to U.S. Borders and Cybersecurity [Webinar Transcripts]

Published on April 25, 2019
Category: Industry Insights

Flooring Standards and Fall Prevention

Published on March 20, 2019
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Why Telemedicine is Growing in EMS

Published on January 29, 2019
Category: Industry Insights

Occupational Health and Safety Trends to Watch in 2019

Published on January 28, 2019
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Addressing Firefighter Health and Wellness [Webinar]

Published on September 14, 2018
Category: Industry Insights

Ironwoman Diana Woolf Races for PTSD Awareness

Published on September 10, 2018
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A Future in Paramedicine [Webinar]

Published on July 30, 2018
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The Importance of Data in Emergency Medical Services

Published on July 26, 2018
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How Social Media is Changing Emergency Response

Published on June 18, 2018
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Tech in OSH: Trending Apps for Safety Professionals [Webinar]

Published on May 15, 2018
Category: Industry Insights

How Millennials Are Changing Approaches to Workplace Safety

Published on March 28, 2018
Category: Industry Insights

Making Social Media Work for First Responders [Webinar]

Published on March 7, 2018
Category: Industry Insights

Meeting the Challenges of Managing Community Health Centers

Published on January 25, 2018
Category: Industry Insights

We Asked Top Fire Alums to Share Their Best Rookie Advice: Here’s What They Said

Published on January 16, 2018
Category: Industry Insights

5 Characteristics of First Responders

Published on November 7, 2017

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