June Meetings:
May 30, 2024
Executive Board
June 11, 2024
Board of Directors
Training Opportunities:
June 6, 2024
June 11 & 12, 2024
Village of Olympia Fields
June 13, 2024
June 18 & 19, 2024 - IRMA Office
June 26 & 27, 2024
Village of Arlington Heights
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IRMA Notification:
Temporary Delay in Monthly Deductible Billing
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We recently went through a software conversion to upgrade our financial software due to server limitations. While the new software offers a lot of new benefits, the initial conversion resulted in delays in getting members our February and March billings. As a part of this process, many adjustments had to be made to the billing documents, which took time. As a reminder, if a payment wasn’t received by the end of the billing date, the payment will not be reflected on the next statement. The statement only reflects past due balances along with any activity from that month (i.e., if a payment for a January deductible is received March 14th, it will reflect on the March billing statement). This process was also in place with our previous software, so the billing process has not changed. As with any conversion, some of the prior billing does not include detailed descriptions. Members will see better descriptions on the billing statements with the new software, which should be helpful. If you have any questions on the updated format or billing inquiries, please reach out to Shaakira Richmond (shaakirar@irmarisk.org) or Ashli Boss (ashlib@irmarisk.org).
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Federal Judge Awards $7.6 Million in Prejudgment Interest |
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In a recent ruling by Judge Seeger of the Northern District of Illinois, after the jury awarded $25 million in compensatory damages and $100,000 in punitive damages against 2 individual officers, the judge ordered the City of Chicago to pay $7.6 million in prejudgment interest. Bolden v. Pesavento, 2024 WL 1496199. This is a reverse conviction case arising from an arrest and conviction of double murder by the Chicago Police Department. |
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Vulnerability Assessment - Tools & Tips |
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Vulnerability assessment is the process of identifying, quantifying, and prioritizing vulnerabilities in a system. It provides valuable insights into potential weaknesses that can be exploited by malicious actors and presents strategies to mitigate these risks. |
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Risk Management & Training |
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June is National Safety Month
Since 1996, National Safety Month has provided a month's worth of free safety resources to highlight the leading causes of preventable injury and death. Join in on this annual observance to help keep worksites safe.
2024 Weekly Safety Topics:
- June 1 - 8: Safety Engagement
- June 9-15: Roadway Safety
- June 16-22: Risk Reduction
- June 23-30: Slips, Trips & Falls
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New Resource:
Safety Essentials Online
This new, complimentary resource, provides members with access to a comprehensive library of safety resources including:
- sample policies
- regulatory updates
- safety presentations
- toolbox talks
Get started today!
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Public Works Training Hub
IRMA provides many training opportunities through its membership services; however, it cannot serve as the sole source of training to its members. Employers are responsible to ensure all employees are appropriately trained for their position.
In partnership with the Public Works Steering Committee, resources have been consolidated into a one-stop shop for all departments. The webpage features:
- Department networking through a communication board
- An interactive map of all IRMA Public Works Departments
- Third-party vendor training, assessment, and risk management agencies
- Annual training plan resources and customizable templates
Training is invaluable at improving employee and public safety.
Take advantage of these resources today!
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Abuse Allegations in Police Explorer Programs
An ongoing investigation by The Marshall Project, a nonprofit news organization covering the U.S. criminal justice system, has uncovered nearly 200 allegations of misconduct in Police Explorer programs across the country since the 1970s.
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Lead Reclamation and Recycling at Firing Ranges
Some of the biggest contributing industries, such as mining, demolition, construction, and manufacturing, are well-known, but there’s also a potential lead contributor that’s mostly overlooked: the firing ranges. Bullets are usually either pure lead or made up of lead alloys.
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New Resources
Download them today!
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Intergovernmental Risk Management Agency
999 Oakmont Plaza Drive, Suite 310
Westmont, IL 60559
(708) 562-0300
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