Staff continue to reach out and connect with Virginia’s local public entities – from the smallest to largest, through engagements, conferences, trainings, and more. Read more about their activities below!
Use of Force Management – Falls Church
VRSA provided Use of Force Assessment and Risk Management training in the City of Falls Church. This course focuses on use of force assessment and risk management by instructors and supervisors. The design of this course improves instructor and supervisor risk management against failing to train and supervise in both the training and field environments and provides the basis for evaluating force incident risk in criminal/civil for incidents as well as employment, decision-making, and stress management.
VLGMA – Winter Conference
Local Government Specialist Peter Stephenson and Senior Account Executive Nora Pierre attended the VLGMA Winter Conference held in Charlottesville, VA. The dynamic duo are seen below delivering raffle prizes.
Virginia Public Risk Management Association (VA PRIMA) Cold Topic
Council Retreat – Town of Hamilton
Local Government Specialist Peter Stephenson facilitated a council retreat for the Town of Hamilton, where short and long-term goals were discussed, including improved pedestrian access and sidewalks, and the construction of a community center. More about this retreat was featured in Loudoun Now.
Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority
City of Harrisonburg
Senior Safety Consultant Fonda Craig and Safety Consultant Christine Gillison conducted an OSHA-30 General Industry training in the City of Harrisonburg. Thanks to Dishon Thomas and Jeremy Schley from the Town of Vienna for coming out to help teach Electrical Hazards and Personal Protective Equipment sections of this event. The nationally recognized OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Course is designed to promote workplace safety and health. VRSA offers Authorized Outreach Instructors to facilitate this course.
Council Retreat – City of Staunton
Local Government Specialist Peter Stephenson and Director of Education and Training Thomas Bullock facilitated a two-day retreat for council members in the City of Staunton. The session provided council members an opportunity to review goals and priorities, learn more about each other, and reaffirm the city’s vision and values.
