Reporting in the field increasingly exposes journalists to complex safety challenges—from covering protests to navigating surveillance technologies and law enforcement encounters in cities like Los Angeles, Chicago, Minneapolis, and beyond. Recent conversations among journalists have underscored urgent concerns, including how to safely navigate interactions with ICE and how to distinguish between different law enforcement agencies on the ground. Join the International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) and the Journalist Assistance Network for a practical session focused on assessing and managing these risks. Safety experts will share strategies for mitigating on-the-ground threats, along with practical guidance for covering protests and high-risk situations. Attendees will leave with concrete, actionable tools to help them report safely in volatile environments—so they can document critical stories without compromising their personal security.