September 2024

News & Events

LAST CALL-SUMMIT REGISTRATION

Join us for IRMA's Municipal Safety & Liability Mitigation Conference, an exclusive event dedicated to IRMA Members. By attending, you will gain valuable insights and actionable strategies to foster a safer, more resilient municipal environment. Equip your organization with the knowledge and tools necessary to minimize liability risks and enhance public safety. Scan the QR code to access our Summit brochure.

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Updates to your Monthly Deductible Billing

We implemented a slight adjustment to members monthly deductible billing that was effective for the August billing. Instead of combining all credits and deductibles on one invoice/credit memo, we are now issuing an invoice for all deductibles billed along with a separate credit memo if applicable for that month. Everything will still be able to be reconciled against your statement as well as the deductible billing report. As always, if you have any questions or concerns regarding your monthly billings, please contact Shaakira Richmond at ShaakiraR@irmarisk.org or Ashli Boss at AshliB@irmarisk.org.

Steering Committees - Final Meetings of 2024

PWSC

November 6th

The PWSC will hold its end-of-year meeting at the IRMA office, focusing on employee recruitment and retention. Join us for a discussion-based event with networking opportunities to tackle employment issues in real time. Details to follow, along with the announcement of the 2025 Committee Secretary.

FCSC

November 7th

Join us for an insightful Zoom meeting featuring Dennis Terpin, who will discuss the New OSHA Emergency Response Standard and its potential implications for Illinois Fire Departments and Districts. FCSC Officers will also address hot-topics within the fire service & outline the new grant programs from IRMA in 2025.

PCSC

November 19th

This half-day forum will focus on leadership. Ret. D.C. Mark Anderko draws from his personal & professional experiences over a 28-yr law enforcement career to discuss leadership strategies. The presentation delves into the art & science of today's law enforcement to drive positive organizational change.

Cybersecurity

News

Biometrics Authentication

Biometrics refers to a technology to recognize a person's identity based on their biometric characteristics. These characteristics can be physiological such as fingerprint, face recognition or hand geometry, or behavioral attributes like signature, or keystroke pattern.

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KnowBe4 Reimbursements to IRMA Members

In response to cyber security issues plaguing not only private business but local governments, IRMA approved a program to purchase or reimburse members for subscriptions to KnowBe4 for cyber security training. Beginning January 1, 2023, IRMA Members were eligible to receive complimentary subscriptions to KnowBe4, the world's largest integrated platform for security awareness training and simulated phishing attacks.

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Risk Management & Training

Upcoming Public Works Training Opportunities

40 Hour Public Works Academy

NIPSTA is excited to bring to the Public Works Sector a 40-hour Public Works Academy that will provide new public works employees with a solid foundation to begin their career. This Academy would also be appropriate for employees up to five years on the job. IRMA members will receive a $100 discount.

Brochure

Public Works Training Series

NIPSTA Public Works Division is proud to present a seminar of the Public Works Training Series. Steve Ludwig, a dynamic leader with over 30 years of experience in the Public Works Sector, will be presenting a four-hour session. Click here for additional information.

Registration

2024 IPWMAN Annual Conference

October 22 & 23

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel

Bloomington, IL

IPWMAN Conference

The Cook County Emergency Management & Regional Security office is now opening registration for IRMA Members to access training in NIMS Programs, as well as Public Works and Wastewater Disaster Management. These sessions will take place from October to December at the Cook County EOC, located at 15900 S. Cicero Avenue, Oak Forest, IL. For more information about these or any other courses, contact Jason Loeb, Training Coordinator, Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security, Cell (312) 937-0965, Jason.loeb@cookcountyil.gov.

Course Information

Claims Corner

Crime Free Ordinances

Recently the US Justice Department issued a letter to state and local partners in law enforcement and government on ‘crime-free’ ordinances. The purpose of the communication was to highlight housing protections under federal law and caution local governments in their crafting of ordinances that may unfairly affect protected classes.

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Safety Toolbox

BLR - Employee Safety Newsletter - October 2024

EHS - Employee Newsletter - October 2024

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