The American Public Works Association, APWA, works to support those operating, improving, and maintaining public works and infrastructure through advocacy, education, and member engagement. The association offers accreditation, providing a voluntary opportunity for agencies to objectively evaluate, verify, and recognize …
The University of Virginia’s Leading, Educating, and Developing (LEAD) program is a one-week residential leadership development program designed for local government department heads, supervisors, and “rising stars.” City of Emporia Police Chief Troy Hawkins recently attended the program, paid for …
The first week of this year’s Fall Education Forums has wrapped up! The first of four workshops kicked off on Tuesday at the Smithfield Center in Smithfield, Virginia, while the second wrapped up the week at The River View, hosted …
Get Out And Look – or GOAL. It’s a simple adage that the trucking industry has used for decades to remind drivers to do just that – get out, and look, when backing or maneuvering their vehicles in tight spots. …
The 2025 Fall Education Forums will return this September. Sessions will be held on the dates and locations below: September 16: Smithfield September 18: Lorton September 24: Wytheville September 25: Harrisonburg The forums allow members to meet face to face …
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Thanks to everyone who attended the 2025 Annual Meeting! Nearly 100 members representing 44 entities from across the Commonwealth gathered on Friday, May 9, to hear presentations on First Amendment Audits from Public Safety Specialist Gary Dillon, the Freedom of …
VRSA recognizes the Town of Vienna as one of more than 100 members to make the Gold Star List. The list is published each quarter to recognize members who have reported their workers’ compensation claims within three days of injury. Making …
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We provide the broadest protections to ease our members’ worries. One example is on the property form. Property losses may occur as a result of fire, wind, vandalism, floods, or other causes of loss. When they do, knowing your entity …
VRSA has incurred more than $5.5 million in property and liability automobile claims related to law enforcement vehicles over the last five years. To help reduce automobile-related liabilities, the City of Fredericksburg Police Department requested Risk Management Grant funding to …
Members purchasing workers’ compensation coverage will soon receive communication regarding the 2024-2025 payroll audit. Each year, payrolls are audited at the end of the year to help ensure your entity is paying the right amount for the right coverage. Workers’ …