Feb 26, 2026 | General Safety, Safety Shorts
By Chad Engle, Loss Prevention Manager and Safety Specialist As NIRMA renews our annual DOT Drug and Alcohol testing agreements with Medical Enterprises, Inc. (MEI), questions often arise about non-DOT drug and alcohol testing. MEI continues to serve as a...
Feb 26, 2026 | Law Safety, Safety Shorts
By: Todd Duncan, Law Enforcement and Safety Specialist Motor vehicle crashes remain the leading source of losses for NIRMA members, and emergency vehicle operations continue to be among the highest‑risk tasks in law enforcement. Deputies must often make rapid...
Feb 26, 2026 | Road Safety, Safety Shorts
By: KC Pawling, NIRMA Road Safety and Loss Prevention Specialist County road and public works departments frequently use heavy trucks, equipment haulers, and other vehicles that meet the federal definition of a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV). While this is well known...
Feb 1, 2026 | General Safety, Safety Shorts
By Chad Engle, Loss Prevention Manager and Safety Specialist Now that we’ve wrapped up 2025 and started our work toward a productive and safe 2026, we want to recognize the outstanding safety committees whose dedication helps make our counties and county‑related...
Feb 1, 2026 | Law Safety, Safety Shorts
By Todd Duncan, Law Enforcement and Safety Specialist As a law enforcement officer, your sworn oath to support the Constitution means understanding and honoring citizens’ civil rights, including those established by the First Amendment. The First Amendment prohibits...
Feb 1, 2026 | Road Safety, Safety Shorts
By K C Pawling, Road Safety and Loss Prevention Specialist As NIRMA member counties gear up for another busy construction and maintenance season, now is an ideal time to reinforce a strong culture of safety within road departments. A proactive focus on work zone...
