ProGov21 Policy Library

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...

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...

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...

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...

Our nation lacks coordinated mass shooting responses and it falls on our nation's mayors to respond. This playbook provides mayors and city managers with the resources to prepare for, respond, and recover from a public mass shooting. It recommends regular updates to the media every...

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;...

City leaders must proactively prepare for mass shooting scenarios to ensure an effective response. Conducting annual tabletop exercises led by the mayor is essential to define roles, establish crisis communication protocols, and strengthen coordination with law enforcement, public...

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...

Communities face challenges in preparing for mass shooting events, requiring comprehensive planning to ensure an effective response. Cities should prioritize crisis communication strategies, law enforcement preparedness through active shooter training and mutual aid agreements, and...

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...

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...

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,...

This report addresses the inadequate preparedness, response, and recovery strategies for mass shootings across the nation. To strengthen crisis management, city and town leaders should participate in leadership panels, informal discussions, executive seminars, and regional forums...

Baltimore's Western District, historically plagued by high rates of homicides and shootings, has implemented a Group Violence Reduction Strategy that combines targeted law enforcement with offers of support services and community-led messaging to individuals at risk. In the 18 months...