Building a Resilient Los Angeles: Lessons Learned from This Year’s Emergencies Event Recap

The Building a Resilient Los Angeles: Lessons Learned from This Year’s Emergencies panel brought together senior public safety leaders at USC Price to reflect on the real-world challenges Los Angeles faced throughout 2025. The discussion featured LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell, USC Department of Public Safety Chief Lauretta Hill, and Los Angeles County Fire Department Chief Anthony Marrone, who shared candid, front-line insights on navigating natural disasters, public safety threats, and complex interagency coordination. Panelists highlighted what worked, where gaps remain, and how cross-sector collaboration and adaptive leadership are strengthening Los Angeles’s emergency preparedness and response systems.