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Welcome, Hayes County Agricultural Society
Effective March 12, 2024 NIRMA grew to 113 members overall with the addition of the Hayes County Agricultural Society. Hayes County joined NIRMA in 1989. A warm welcome to the program's 29th county-related public agency member. These entities stand alongside the 84...
Members Will Gather During April at Regional Seminars
Online registration is now closed for the The Power of You seminars to be held throughout April. The cancelation deadline for current registrants is April 8. There is no fee for members to attend, but those registered who do not attend and did not notify of their...
Cyber Security Keypoints from the County Network Security Cooperative
Throughout 2024, the County Network Security Cooperative will be releasing a quick-read one page flyer every month on cyber security topics. The flyers are perfect for printing/posting anywhere employees gather, such as bulletin board or on a refrigerator in a break...
Money For Minutes Winners!
By Chad Engle, Loss Prevention and Safety Manager Recognizing and rewarding member county and agency safety committees for their loss prevention efforts is one of the most enjoyable parts of my job. To qualify for this year’s Money for Minutes program, member safety...
Another Successful Recommitment Cycle
It's a strong start to 2024, with recommitment resolutions for continued participation in the NIRMA program now adopted in 100% of eligible member counties. This solidarity is part of what makes the NIRMA program so successful, and powers its forward momentum. NIRMA...
New Year, New Member!
Effective January 8, 2024 NIRMA grew to 112 members overall with the addition of the Seward County Agricultural Society. Seward County is one of NIRMA's charter members. A warm welcome to the program's 28th county-related public agency member. These entities stand...
Safety Shorts
Check Fraud Prevention
By Todd Duncan, Law Enforcement and Safety Specialist With advancements in technology over the past few decades, many individuals and organizations...
Spring Storms: Severe Weather Damage and Protection
By Chad Engle, Loss Prevention and Safety Manager According to CoreLogic’s 2024 Severe Convective Storm Risk Report released February 22, severe...
Are Your Challenges Being Used as Reasons or Excuses?
By K C Pawling, Road Safety and Loss Prevention Specialist As road department management and staff, we can be asked to wear many different hats...
Safety Committee Responsibilities and Duties – Final Installment
By Chad Engle, Loss Prevention and Safety Manager This month’s article is my fourth and final installment in my safety committee responsibilities...
Officer Wellness
By Todd Duncan, Law Enforcement and Safety Specialist In conjunction with First Responder Wellness Week in March, this Safety Short will focus on...
No Matter Which Way You’re Headed, Go Safely.
By K C Pawling, Road Safety and Loss Prevention Specialist I think most of us have heard the saying “we shouldn’t live life by looking in the...
Law Enforcement Roll Call Training
April 2024 Roll Call Training
High Risk Critical Task / Care, Custody, Restraint and Transportation of Prisoners Law enforcement and corrections officers are often required to...
March 2024 Roll Call Training
High Risk Critical Task / Arrest, Search, and Seizure The provisions of the Constitution restrict the power of the government officials, and...
February 2024 Roll Call Training
High Risk Critical Task / Emergency Vehicle Operation / Pursuit Vehicular pursuits present a danger to the public, law enforcement officers, and...
January 2024 Roll Call Training
High Risk Critical Task / Use of Force Any review of law enforcement's use of force must begin by outlining the constitutional authority on the use...
December 2023 Roll Call Training
Prisoner Rights-Religion Inmates in jails and prisons make a variety of complaints based upon freedom of religion. Many cases are based on a...
November 2023 Roll Call Training
Identity Verification The purpose of this policy is to direct the procedure for verifying the validity of arrest warrants and identity of those...