Albany County Executive, president of County Executives of America and board member of National Association of Counties, Daniel P. McCoy, Available to Speak on New Orleans Terrorist Attack and Public Safety Preparations
In light of the recent terrorist attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans yesterday, Albany County Executive, president of County Executives of America (CEA) and board member of the National Association of Counties (NACo), Daniel P. McCoy, is available to provide insights and recommendations on how counties across the United States can prepare for major events involving large crowds.
The attack, which targeted one of the nation’s most iconic public spaces, highlights the urgent need for increased collaboration between state, national, and local agencies to ensure the safety of residents and visitors. County Executive McCoy is urging law enforcement agencies at all levels to work directly with county executives to enhance safety measures for high-profile gatherings.
As the leader of County Executives of America, representing over 700 executive-run counties in the U.S. out of 3,000 nationwide, McCoy is uniquely positioned to address how counties can:
- Develop comprehensive public safety plans for major events.
- Strengthen partnerships with state and federal agencies.
- Share best practices for emergency response and crowd management.
Key Talking Points:
- New Orleans Attack: Details on the attack, its implications, and lessons learned.
- Collaboration: The critical role of partnerships between counties, law enforcement, national agencies and mental health leaders.
- Preparedness: Strategies for counties to proactively address safety concerns during major public events.
County Executive McCoy is available for interviews.