Here are some tips from our 2018 Local Government Excellence award winners in honor of National Safety Month.

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?

Cities rely on a federal government database to perform background checks on gun purchasers. Cities are suing the military for failing to stock it with accurate information.

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

In the wake of the mass shooting in Las Vegas, managers face the reality that incidents of gun violence can happen anywhere. Here are 10 suggestions to help managers prepare.

Trained local government first responders make a significant difference in the outcome of violent attacks.