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Law Enforcement Scholarship

By Heather Sturtz | 12/7/2023 7:30 am

Law Enforcement “Legal and Liability Risk Management Institute” Scholarship applications are currently being accepted. This reimbursement program provides funding for law enforcement professionals to attend the three-day Police Risk Management Conference, to be held April 29 - May 1 in Franklin, Tennessee. This conference is presented by the Legal and Liability Risk Management Institute (LLRMI) and co-sponsored by PE Partners.

Portable Heater Safety

By Andy Lacewell | 12/7/2023 7:25 am

Now that cold weather has arrived, the use of portable and fixed space heaters increases, along with the risk of structural fires. Although safety standards and features, such as automatic cutoff devices, have been added to portable heaters over the years, the misuse of these devices can lead to property loss, injury and death.

Cold Weather Work Environments

By Heather Sturtz | 11/2/2023 6:25 am

Many of Public Entity Partners’ members have employees who cannot avoid working in cold conditions. Some of these include construction, police, fire, emergency responders, trucking, road repair, utility repair and many more

PEP Property Conservation Grants Awarded

By Heather Sturtz | 11/2/2023 6:15 am

While property coverage can protect your organization in the event of a loss, an effective risk management program will help to reduce the frequency and severity of claims. Public Entity Partners’ Property Conservation Grant provides funding for the purchase of loss prevention and control items.

PEP's Exec. VP Receives NLC Service Award

By Heather Sturtz | 11/2/2023 6:10 am

The National League of Cities (NLC) bestows its John G. Stutz Award on people who have served 25 years or more on the staff of a state municipal league, state league risk pool, or at NLC. The award is named in honor of John Stutz, who convened representatives of 10 state municipal leagues for the first meeting of what was to become the American Municipal Association and, subsequently, the NLC.

Workers' Compensation Training Nov. 2

By Heather Sturtz | 11/2/2023 6:05 am

The final installment of the Public Entity Partners and MTAS (Municipal Technical Advisory Service) risk management series will be held on Nov. 2. This session will cover “Workers’ Compensation: Protecting Your Employees and Your Operations.”

Risk Management and Workers' Compensation Training

By Heather Sturtz | 10/5/2023 6:20 am

Identifying, managing and mitigating risk is everyone’s responsibility. When these are effectively implemented and regularly applied, they can save your organization money.

TnPRIMA Scholarship Recipients Announced

By Heather Sturtz | 10/5/2023 6:05 am

The Excellence in Risk Management TnPRIMA Scholarship provides support to members for attending TnPRIMA’s annual risk management education conference. PEP is pleased to announce that the following individuals have received either full or partial scholarships to this year’s conference, which will be held Nov. 14-16, 2023, in Franklin at the Embassy Suites by Hilton.

Property Conservation Grant

By Heather Sturtz | 9/14/2023 7:00 am

Public Entity Partners members know that, as stewards of public tax dollars, you are tasked with protecting and preserving public facilities. To help members in this endeavor, PEP offers the Property Conservation Grant.

Excellence in Risk Management Awards

By Carly Salah | 9/12/2023 7:20 am

One of the highlights of every Symposium is the Excellence in Risk Management Awards Luncheon, when we gather to acknowledge individuals, departments, cities and towns, and recognize their invaluable contributions to risk management and the far-reaching impacts they have on their communities.

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