"By reaching out to community leaders from diverse sectors, forging partnerships, and developing collaboration to address the tough issues, they can help make their cities healthier and safer places for all their citizens. Cities can benefit greatly by having the tools to plan and prepare for the tragic challenges that inevitably will arise from violent incidents. I served as Mayor of Salt Lake City for eight years, and based on my experience, I know that the advice these publications offer will be of real benefit to local leaders and their staffs."