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Register now for Fortify: 2024 NIRMA Annual Conference
This year's annual conference exclusively for NIRMA members is scheduled Oct. 24-25, 2024 at Younes Conference Center North in Kearney. We are pleased to announce our keynote speaker, Nick Lavery, an active duty Green Beret whose inspiring message is sure to be an...
Cyber Security Keypoints from the County Network Security Cooperative
Throughout 2024, the County Network Security Cooperative will be releasing a monthly quick-read flyer on different cyber security topics. The flyers are perfect for posting anywhere employees gather, such as a bulletin board or refrigerator in a break room. The goal...
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...
Successful Regional Seminars
Thank you to the nearly 300 member officials and employees who attended NIRMA's recent regional Spotlight Seminar Series, the Power of You. The seminars focused on how each individual, no matter their job position, plays their own part in moving the risk management...
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...
Safety Shorts
Training, A Risk Management and Loss Prevention Imperative
By Todd Duncan, Law Enforcement and Safety Specialist When it comes to risk management and loss prevention, few things are more important than...
August Safety Observances
By Chad Engle, Loss Prevention Manager and Safety Specialist Man, I hate to say it, but summer is almost over. I know that the summer solstice is...
Take A Moment to Look Up
By K C Pawling, Road Safety and Loss Prevention Specialist OSHA reports that contact with or exposure to electricity continues to be one of the...
Is It Really About Dogs?
By K C Pawling, Road Safety and Loss Prevention Specialist Well, here we are, the dog days of summer. What does that mean exactly? I have always...
Exciting Money for Minutes News!
By Chad Engle, Loss Prevention Manager and Safety Specialist I have exciting news to share about this year’s Money for Minutes program. The Money...
Opioid Use Disorder in Jails and Medication Assisted Treatment
By Todd Duncan, Law Enforcement and Safety Specialist According to a recent CDC report, opioid overdose has become one of the leading causes of...
Law Enforcement Roll Call Training
August 2024 Rollcall Training
Sexual Harassment, Discrimination, Misconduct It is the policy of this agency to prohibit Sexual Harassment or Sexual Discrimination in any form and...
July 2024 Roll Call Training
High Risk Critical Task / Off Duty Actions The purpose of this order is to adopt safety directives and guidelines for carrying firearms and...
May 2024 Roll Call Training
High Risk Critical Task / Officer Involved Domestic Violence It is the policy of this agency to effectively address domestic misconduct involving...
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...