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Free EHS Hero & HR Hero Introductory Training
We have been encouraging all of our members to take advantage of two free toolkits that we offer as a benefit of membership with Public Entity Partners. These toolkits help you streamline your Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) and Human Resources (HR) Programs. Both EHS Hero and HR Hero provide time-saving solutions for more efficient and effective employee training, compliance, workflow and productivity.
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Only Three Weeks Until Symposium!
The 2021 Risk and Insurance Symposium is only three weeks away! We are excited to hold this year’s event at the Franklin Marriott Cool Springs on Aug. 25 - 27. There is still time to register for this free event, which is open to all Public Entity Partners members and local agents.
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Reducing Your Exposure to Cyber Attacks
Your employees can be an asset or weakness in your cyber security program. Cyber criminals will often mimic co-workers as they attempt to trick your employees into clicking on links or giving away protected information by posing as a trusted individual or organization, a practice known as phishing.
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TACP Launches Handle With Care Initiative
A recent national survey revealed that 60% of American children have been exposed to violence, crime or abuse, and 40% have been direct victims of two or more violent acts. Because prolonged exposure to violence can seriously undermine a child’s learning ability, the Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police (TACP) has launched the Tennessee Handle with Care (HWC) initiative.
Read more...Member Dividend Program
Public Entity Partners was formed in 1979 as a not-for- profit, risk sharing pool that provides risk management products and services to governmental entities in Tennessee. One way we live out our commitment to members is to return excess net surplus in the form of a dividend. Since the program was created in 1996, our members have received over $140 million in member dividends/ surplus returns. This directly benefits local governments across the state of Tennessee.
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Emergency Vehicle Driving Simulator at Symposium
This year’s Risk and Insurance Symposium, to be held Aug. 25 - 27 at the Cool Springs Marriott, will feature a breakout session entitled “Firefighting Liability and Risk Management.” Led by Jason Sparks and Jeff Elliott from the Tennessee Fire and Codes Academy, this session will provide those in attendance the opportunity to participate in a demonstration of the Academy’s emergency vehicle driving simulator.
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TOSHA’s 2020 List of Most Frequently Cited Standards for the Public Sector
Each year, the Tennessee Occupational Safety and Health Administration (TOSHA) publishes lists of the 20 most frequently cited standards following worksite inspections. TOSHA publishes these lists to alert employers and employees so they can take steps to find and fix these types of hazards.
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Multifactor Authentication: An Added Layer of Protection Against Cyberattacks
Every day we hear of a new cyberattack in the news. From private businesses to public infrastructure, utilities and banking institutions — no one is spared from this threat. Unfortunately, the strength of your password alone is not enough to protect your organization’s sensitive data and systems from a cyberattack. Multifactor authentication is a tool implemented by many companies and organizations to protect data, systems and financial information. Multifactor authentication creates an added layer of security by requiring the user to have a password, along with a secondary way to verify the user’s identity. This could be a code texted to your phone, a token that generates a PIN or even facial recognition.
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PE Partners Launches New Internship Program
Public Entity Partners is committed to ensuring that the next generation of risk management leadership is well-equipped to serve local governments. In support of this goal, PE Partners has launched a new internship program aimed at sharing public entity and pooling knowledge with risk management and insurance students.
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Tennessee Lawmakers Honor Michael Fann
Several Tennessee lawmakers sponsored a resolution honoring Michael Fann, president and CEO of Public Entity Partners, for his 35 years of service to public entities across the state. Presented to Fann by Senate Majority Leader Jack Johnson (R), District 23, on June 11 at PE Partners’ Board of Directors meeting, the resolution was also sponsored by Rep. Brandon Ogles (R), District 61; Rep. Sam Whitson (R), District 65; and Rep. Glen Casada (R), District 63.
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