Welcome to the Public Safety Administration research guide. This guide brings together the best starting points for finding articles, books, statistics, government information, and other resources related to public safety. Use the Quick Links below or the tabs to the left to jump directly to the type of information you need.
Journal Articles & Databases – Search key databases (Criminal Justice, NCJRS, PsycINFO, Political Science Complete) and browse core journals.
Books & eBooks – Search Esearch, explore ebook collections, or borrow books through MeLCat and ILLiad.
Course Materials – Find ebooks assigned to PLSC courses and see options for course reserves.
Websites – F Federal and Michigan public safety sites, including CDC, FEMA, NCJRS, and Michigan State Police.
Government Information – Links to U.S., state, and local government information plus international organizations.
Statistics & Data Sources – National data (BJS, FBI UCR, NACJD) and Michigan sources (MSP reports, Detroit Open Data, local dashboards).
News & Current Events – EMU news databases, newspapers, and streaming news broadcasts.
Multimedia Resources – Search Esearch for video plus training videos from FLETC, Frontline, and other sources.
Legal Sources – Jump to legal reference guides: cases, codes, law reviews, and more..
Careers & Professional Association – Explore career tools, job sites, and professional associations like ACJS and IACP.
Citations – APA 7th ed. style guides, citation examples, and help from the University Writing Center.