To reduce crime, you need to avoid strategies that apply common crime fallacies.

We must not lose sight of the fact that police officers are willingly placing themselves in harm’s way to protect the residents of our communities each and every day.

To help local government managers prepare for the possibility of a mass shooting in their communities, ICMA offers some helpful resources.

Defining the role of the animal control officer [PM Magazine, August 2020]

Local government community looks for ways to help.

A Real-World Overview Of Critical Preparedness Issues [PM Magazine, May 2019]

A new database categorizes K-12 school shooting incidents and provides graphics to help inform decision makers.

From the Panhandle to Pittsburgh, the latest headlines feature a rotating cast of communities recently impacted by a catastrophic event. Are you prepared if your community is next?

ICMA Executive Director Marc Ott offers support to communities dealing with crises.