Month: March 2024

Registration is open for the Authority’s Elected Officials Summit. This educational event takes place May 14–16, 2024, in Huntington Beach. Tailored for elected officials with over three years of service, this hands-on training provides the building blocks of risk management and is led by local government experts. Limited space is available, and California JPIA members are urged to secure their spot by registering on the event website.  

 Past participants have praised the Summit’s educational quality, usefulness, and networking opportunities with peers from across the state. “Thank you for having me,” said City of Seaside Council Member Alex Miller. “Everything was top-notch and very well done. My time was used extremely well at the Summit.”  

 For questions or more information about this Summit, contact Michelle Aguayo, training coordinator, via email or at (562) 467-8777. Visit the Academies & Summits web page for information on upcoming opportunities. 

The California JPIA’s 29^th Annual Risk Management Educational Forum, Risk Management Confidential, is scheduled for October 9 to 11 at the Hyatt in Indian Wells. 

The Forum theme is a noir-esque foray into uncertainty and intrigue. Much like Sam Spade, you’ll be required to use your grit and gumption to navigate the world of risk management, where every step could lead to unforeseen dangers. From the inscrutable keynote speaker to industry experts, attendees will explore the shadowy realms of legal liability, workers’ compensation, employment law, public safety, organizational dynamics, governance, and legislative minefields. 

Registration is at no cost to members. Watch for further information about registration, sessions, and speakers over the coming months. Visit our Risk Management Educational Forum web page for more information, or send us an email. 

The California JPIA’s Parks & Recreation Academy was held on February 13–15 at the Rancho Bernardo Inn in San Diego. The Academy, a two-and-a-half-day training event, is designed to address the challenges and responsibilities of managers and supervisors and provide them with knowledge, techniques, and solutions. Attendees gained valuable insights on playground safety, defending your agency against playground litigation, background checks for volunteers and part-time employees, and contractual risk transfer. 

 “I loved the Academy,” said attendee Anthony Nguyen. “As a new supervisor who has dealt with contracts and insurance in a limited capacity, this has been extremely helpful.” 

 The next Parks & Recreation Academy will be held February 11–13, 2025. 

 The Authority’s academies are multi-day training seminars focusing on a specific public sector discipline. They allow attendees to interact with their peers and share real-world challenges and successes. For questions about the Parks & Recreation Academy or other academies, contact Michelle Aguayo, training coordinator, by email or phone at (562) 467-8777. 

The California JPIA requires its members to designate a California JPIA Director and Alternate(s) prior to the Annual Meeting of the Board of Directors, scheduled for July each year. This process is facilitated through an automated and paperless certification system. In February, instructions for completing the certification were emailed to the clerk of each member agency. Members who have not yet completed their certification are urged to do so promptly. 

The Board of Directors meeting will be held at the Authority’s campus in La Palma on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. For questions about the meeting or the certification process, contact Agency Clerk Veronica Ruiz by email or at (562) 467-8736.

The California JPIA is partnering with the  National Command and Staff College to provide our member police and fire personnel access to MAGNUS Leadership and Resiliency Training. This two-day, in-person, classroom training—provided at no cost to members—will take place April 17–18, 2024, at the Authority’s campus in La Palma. This course is a theoretical, scientific, and practical approach to enhancing leadership performance and well-being skills, taught by instructors retired Chiefs David Dominguez and Mark Garcia. It teaches attendees positive tactical intelligence and psychological triggers to activate deeper self-awareness, self-control, and resilience techniques for enhanced performance and well-being.

For more information about the MAGNUS Leadership offerings, contact Senior Training Specialist Ryan Thomas. For registration information, please contact Administrative Assistant Denise Covell or visit the event page.

A recording of the California JPIA’s webinar, Technological Advances Enhancing the Claims Experience, is available to Authority members in myJPIA. The webinar, which was held on February 15, featured a panel of Authority partners discussing new technological advances that help enhance the claims experience. Topics covered included:

• Level of communication post-injury to employees and the ability to provide customized messaging
• An app-based program that helps employees with their home exercises as they rehabilitate from an injury
• Overview of how artificial intelligence is assisting with the review of medical records

Authority members can access the webinar recording in myJPIA. For questions about this webinar, contact Workers’ Compensation Program Manager Jeff Rush or Senior Training Specialist Ryan Thomas.