Counterterrorism

Advancing Local Emergency Response 20 Years After 9/11

One of the biggest lessons to come out of the terrorist attacks was the importance of regional cooperation and training in emergency preparedness, experts said.

  • By Andrea Noble

U.S. Mayors Rally Behind London's Mayor After Trump’s Unfair Criticisms

The president took Sadiq Kahn’s warning about increased police presence out of context, in a series of tweets that also shared unconfirmed information about Saturday's London Bridge attack.

  • By Dave Nyczepir

Bowling Green Mayor Responds to Kellyanne Conway ‘Massacre’ Misstatement

“We appreciate the clarification,” said Mayor Bruce Wilkerson.

  • By Bill Lucia

Still No Suspect in NYC Explosion; FBI Investigating Minnesota Knife Attack as Possibly Terror-Related

Also in our State and Local Weekend Digest: Alabama and Georgia declare states of emergency after gasoline spill; PennDOT credits app with $11M savings; Illinois governor may veto Chicago mayor's pension plan

  • By Route Fifty Staff

Emergency Management Lessons Learned From the San Bernardino Attack

Social media helped spread misinformation during the crisis, necessitating the establishment of points of contact.

  • By Dave Nyczepir

Push for ‘No Fly List’ Gun Sales Ban in California; Chicago Awash in Police Misconduct Stories

Also: Twin Cities Star Tribune takes on the rural-urban political divide and helping out drought-plagued New Mexican farmers by making hemp legal.

  • By John Tomasic
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In Wake of Paris, How Prepared Are U.S. States, Cities?

Experts say that smaller U.S. cities may lack the resources needed to prevent or react to an attack.

  • By The Pew Charitable Trusts
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