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Case Brief: Pittsburgh Tree of Life Shooting

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2021

Level City or Town

State(s) Pennsylvania

Source United on Guns

Policy Areas Public Safety

This brief discusses the 2018 mass shooting at a synagogue in Pittsburgh, where the perpetrator killed 11 people and wounded six others. It outlines the preparedness of the City prior to the incident; the immediate actions taken by the City in response to the shooting; and further...

Assessing & Addressing Preemption: A Toolkit for Local Policy Campaigns

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2020

Level City or Town, County, State

State(s) All States

Source ChangeLab Solutions

Policy Areas Democracy & Governance, Health

Local policy is more likely to generate lasting change if it responds to the needs and priorities of local residents and is grounded in their lived experiences. However, some state legislatures are using the legal doctrine of preemption to block local policy innovations. This report...

Mass Shooting Protocol: The First 24 Hours

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2021

Level City or Town

State(s) All States

Source United on Guns

Policy Areas Children & Families, Health, Public Safety

The first 24 hours after a mass shooting requires an immediate and effective response from local officials. This report outlines steps mayors and city managers can take to minimize harm and save lives in the event of a mass shooting and links to additional resources as needed. It...

Reducing Gun Violence: The Boston Gun Project's Operation Ceasefire

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2001

Level City or Town

State(s) Massachusetts

Source US Department of Justice

Policy Areas Public Safety

This report details Boston's Operation Ceasefire, which was a policy response to the epidemic of youth homicide in the city in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Its main findings show that focused-deterrence strategies, designed to increase the perceived cost of crime, contributed to...

2018 Deerfield Ordinance O-18-06 Regulating Assault Weapons

Type Ordinance or Resolution

Year 2018

Level County

State(s) Illinois

Source Village of Deerfield

Policy Areas Public Safety

This ordinance prohibits the possession, manufacture, and sale of assault weapons in the Village of Deerfield. It does not apply to any law enforcement officer, member of the military, or qualified retired law enforcement officer....

Case Brief: El Paso Walmart Shooting

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2021

Level City or Town

State(s) Texas

Source United on Guns

Policy Areas Public Safety

This brief discusses the 2019 mass shooting at a Walmart in El Paso, where the perpetrator killed 23 people and injured 23 others. It outlines the preparedness of the City prior to the incident, the immediate actions taken by the City in response to the shooting, and further actions...

Mass Shooting Playbook: A Resource for U.S. Mayors and City Managers

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2021

Level City or Town

State(s) All States

Source United on Guns

Policy Areas Children & Families, Health, Public Safety

This playbook can assist Mayors and City Officials as they prepare for, respond to, and recover from public mass shootings.. It provides guidance related to communications, emergency management, victim and family assistance, donation and volunteer management, and more. Suggestions...

2019 San Francisco Ordinance 42-19 Prohibiting Police Departments from Joining the National Rifle Association

Type Ordinance or Resolution

Year 2019

Level City or Town, County

State(s) California

Source City and County of San Francisco

Policy Areas Democracy & Governance

This ordinance prohibits the San Francisco Police Department from being a National Rifle Association (NRA) member or using public funds to pay for NRA membership fees. The ordinance aims to address the issue of gun violence and reduce the influence of the NRA on local law enforcement....

2016 Orlando Mass Shooting Case Brief

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2021

Level City or Town

State(s) Florida

Source United on Guns

Policy Areas Public Safety

This brief discusses the 2016 mass shooting in Orlando, where the perpetrator killed 49 people and wounded 53 others. It outlines the preparedness of the City prior to the incident; the immediate actions taken by the City in response to the shooting; and further actions the City took...

2019 Dayton, Ohio Oregon District Mass Shooting Case Brief

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2019

Level City or Town, State

State(s) Ohio

Source United on Guns

Policy Areas Children & Families, Health, Public Safety

In 2019, a young man fatally shot nine people and wounded 17 others in Dayton, Ohio. This brief highlights the preparedness of the City prior to the Oregon District shooting, the immediate actions taken by the City in response to the shooting, and further actions the City took to...

Addressing Bump Stocks

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2017

Level County

State(s) All States

Source State Innovation Exchange

Policy Areas Housing, Public Safety

Bump stocks and other similar devices are marketed to shooters seeking to convert their weapon to simulate the rapid, continuous fire of an automatic firearm while using a semi-automatic gun. In October 2017, a gunman in Las Vegas used multiple bump stock devices to convert semi-automatic...

2018 Boulder Ordinance 8245 Regulating Assault Weapons

Type Ordinance or Resolution

Year 2018

Level City or Town

State(s) Colorado

Source Boulder City Council

Policy Areas Public Safety

This ordinance prohibits the possession and sale of assault weapons, large-capacity magazines, and multi-burst trigger activators. Certain exceptions to this ordinance are outlined....

2013 Chicago Ordinance 55 Regulating Firearm Possession

Type Ordinance or Resolution

Year 2013

Level City or Town

State(s) Illinois

Source Chicago City Council

Policy Areas Public Safety

This ordinance requires every person who possesses a firearm to notify the police department of the destruction, loss or theft of his or her firearm within 48 hours of when the person knows or should have known. An individual should also notify the department of a sale, transfer,...

Tips to Build & Sustain A Locally Welcoming Infrastructure

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2021

Level City or Town, County

State(s) All States

Source Welcoming America

Policy Areas Children & Families, Economic Justice, Education, Health, Housing

This report outlines recommendations for community leaders looking to create a welcoming and equitable environment for Afghan refugees. Suggestions include creating a multi-sector response group to help refugees access housing, employment, health care, and other essential services;...

Mass Shooting Readiness and Response Exercise

Type Fact Sheet or Infographic

Year 2021

Level City or Town

State(s) All States

Source United on Guns

Policy Areas Children & Families, Health, Public Safety, Public Spaces

In order to effectively respond to a mass shooting, mayors and city officials must prepare ahead of time. To help cities plan for these scenarios, this resource presents a timeline of mayoral response to a hypothetical mass shooting. It also discusses specific steps city officials...

Reporting of Lost of Stolen Firearms

Type Fact Sheet or Infographic

Year 2009

Level State

State(s) All States

Source Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence

Policy Areas Public Safety, Community Development

"Reporting Lost & Stolen Firearms" provides statistics about firearm theft and trafficking and includes examples of reporting laws from different states. These laws can help reduce gun trafficking and keep firearms out of the hands of prohibited persons. The infographic also includes...

Case Brief: San Bernardino Terrorist Attack

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2021

Level City or Town

State(s) California

Source United on Guns

Policy Areas Public Safety

This brief discusses the 2015 mass shooting and attempted bombing in San Bernardino, where the perpetrator killed 14 people and wounded 22 others. It outlines the preparedness of the City prior to the incident; the immediate actions taken by the City in response to the shooting; and...

Case Brief: Parkland School Shooting

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2021

Level City or Town

State(s) Florida

Source United on Guns

Policy Areas Public Safety

This brief discusses the 2018 mass shooting at Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, FL, where the perpetrator killed 17 people and wounded 17 others. It outlines the preparedness of the City prior to the incident, the immediate actions taken by the City in response to the shooting,...

The Gun Owners’ Safety and Responsibility Ordinance

Type Ordinance or Resolution

Year 2009

Level State

State(s) Illinois

Source Legal Community Against Violence

Policy Areas Public Safety

This model law prohibits any person to own, possess, or purchase a firearm without a valid safety certificate. Applicants for a certificate must have a valid Illinois Firearm Owners Identification card. They must also complete a firearms safety course, which includes live firing and...

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