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October 29, 2024
October is Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation Month. Cities and counties nationwide honor these officers for their critical role in enforcing health and safety regulations. Though essential year-round, October highlights their impact on building, zoning, environmental, and housing standards.
In January 2023, the Authority teamed up with the Code Enforcement Officer Safety Foundation (CEOSF), a national 501c3 nonprofit, to provide important safety training to member code enforcement officers. This training has become critical since the passing of Senate Bill 296, which requires local jurisdictions to develop safety standards that are appropriate for the code enforcement officers they employ.
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September 28, 2023
The second week of October is Code Enforcement Officer Week. The week is meant to highlight the vital role code enforcement officers play in the health and welfare of our communities, and it’s an opportune time to remind members about the “Code Official Safety Special (COSS)” training program. This program is offered at no cost to member staff and is available through an agreement with the Code Enforcement Officer Safety Foundation. This training is available for member code enforcement officers and others in non-sworn enforcement positions like building inspectors and officials, animal control officers, community service officers, and more. It provides a designation upon completion and earns International Code Council and state continuing education units (CEUs.) The COSS training program is fifteen hours of progressive virtual learning on five subjects, including The Tactical Mindset, Fear Management, Verbal De-escalation, Three Phases of Contact, and Surviving a Violent Encounter. The program is the code enforcement industry’s only international officer safety training. Each class comes with a downloadable PDF workbook.
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July 26, 2023
Authority members are invited to attend a virtual Risk Managers Roundtable discussion on Code Enforcement Officer Safety Standards on Monday, July 31, from 1:00–3:00 p.m. Code enforcement officers are charged with enforcing public health and safety laws in cities throughout California. Their enforcement duties include a broad range of laws covering everything from homelessness to
June 15, 2023
The California JPIA recently hosted a roundtable discussion about code enforcement officer safety standards. As part of the Authority’s Risk Managers Roundtable series, the event brought together professionals in the field to address occupational hazards, compliance with California Senate Bill 296, and best risk management practices. Authority members who were unable to join the event
April 26, 2023
The California JPIA is hosting a Risk Managers Roundtable about Code Enforcement Officer Safety Standards on Tuesday, May 9, from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. The roundtable, geared toward code enforcement supervisors, human resources managers, and above, will be held in person at the Authority campus, 8081 Moody Street, La Palma, CA, 90623.
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September 28, 2023
By Civica Law
Originally published on August 9, 2023. Reprinted with permission from Civica Law.
Summary
Homeless encampments are a pervasive and growing issue affecting communities across the United States. Following the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals’ ruling in Martin v. City of Boise that prohibited cities from criminally enforcing local public camping ordinances absent an alternative place to sleep, some public agencies looked to other means to enforce such ordinances and otherwise regulate public camping issues. Some approaches focused on administrative enforcement through fines, or regulating camping paraphernalia, such as pillows and blankets.
Johnson v. City of Grants Pass is the 9th Circuit’s newest ruling on local enforcement of homeless camping and expands Boise to include administrative enforcement, regulation of certain sleeping items, and camping in vehicles. This ruling further limits what and how cities can enforce local ordinances pertaining to homelessness. Cities will need to update their ordinances and procedures for enforcement.
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January 30, 2023
The California JPIA is pleased to announce a partnership with the Code Enforcement Officer Safety Foundation. This partnership will provide comprehensive safety training to member code enforcement officers and others in non-sworn enforcement positions like building inspectors and officials, animal control officers, community service officers, and more. This training, called the “Code Official Safety Specialist (COSS)” program, provides a designation upon completion and earns International Code Council and state continuing education units (CEUs.) The COSS training program is fifteen hours of progressive virtual learning on five subjects. The program is the only international officer safety training for the code enforcement industry. Each class comes with a downloadable PDF workbook. The five courses include The Tactical Mindset, Fear Management, Verbal De-escalation, Three Phases of Contact, and Surviving a Violent Encounter.
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April 26, 2022
The Authority, which first partnered with the California Association of Code Enforcement Officers (CACEO) in 2018 in response to an ongoing rise in assaults on these officers, is offering training for its member agencies’ code enforcement officers.
“We began our relationship with CACEO when the organization approached us about the need for self-defense training for code enforcement officers,” said Senior Risk Manager Melaina Francis. “When we investigated, we found that California JPIA members providing code enforcement services reported occupational injuries impacting code enforcement officers in the form of assaults, ranging from verbal threats to physical attacks.”
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May 31, 2023
By Tim Karcz, Senior Risk Manager
California JPIA members are reminded to protect outdoor workers from heat illness as high temperatures are again expected throughout California this summer. Cal/OSHA’s heat illness prevention standard applies to all outdoor worksites. The standard commonly applies to agency employees who work in public works, maintenance, parks and recreation, community services, code enforcement, and public safety. Heat illness is more likely to occur when workers are not acclimatized to working at full capacity in hot weather, so preparation is essential to stay safe.
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January 30, 2023
Cities’ Enforcement Options are Further Limited with Decriminalization of California Retail Food Code
By Denise M. Hansen, Director of Municipal Code Enforcement; and Albert J. Maldonado, Associate, Best Best & Krieger
Originally printed on December 28, 2022. Reprinted with permission from Best Best & Krieger.
Senate Bill 972, which takes effect January 1, 2023, completely decriminalizes sidewalk food vending, creating a new regulatory framework that may frustrate cities who are trying to limit this activity. Previously, criminal enforcement of sidewalk food vending was a valuable tool in combatting what cities perceive as a public health nuisance. Now, violations are no longer misdemeanor or infraction offenses and are only subject to administrative citations.
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November 20, 2025
The California JPIA’s Public Safety Academy will be held from March 10 through 12 at the Zachari Dunes on Mandalay Beach in Oxnard. There is no cost to attend this two-and-a-half-day training, and registration is now open.
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June 30, 2025
California JPIA members are reminded to protect workers from heat illness as high temperatures are once again expected throughout California this summer. Employers must take steps to protect workers from heat illness in both indoor and outdoor workplaces under California Code of Regulations, Title 8, sections 3395 and 3396. California JPIA members may be covered under both the indoor and outdoor regulations if they have both indoor and outdoor workplaces.
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February 26, 2025
By Celina Zambrano, Marketing and Communications Specialist; Civica Law Group
Originally published on January 31, 2025. Reprinted with permission from Civica Law Group.
A federal lawsuit against the City of Los Angeles prompts California agencies to reevaluate their policies addressing the unhoused to balance their and their residents’ needs.
In light of a federal lawsuit against the City of Los Angeles and its police department, there is a growing call for California cities and counties to take cautionary measures regarding their policies addressing the unhoused. The lawsuit, filed by a property owner, claims that the City’s method of relocating homeless encampments to private properties has caused property damage and financial losses for neighboring property owners.
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August 29, 2024
On August 1, 2024, the California JPIA hosted a webinar regarding the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent ruling in Johnson v. City of Grants Pass. This ruling changed how public agencies can enforce ordinances relating to homeless camping, personal property storage, and overnight vehicle camping. Public agencies that complied with the 9th Circuit’s ruling in Martin v. City of Boise now have regulatory and enforcement options to consider.
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July 30, 2024
Throughout each coverage period, staff continually evaluates the Authority’s Memoranda of Coverage (MOC) for sections that should be considered for clarification, amendment, or change. These changes accomplish the goal of providing an easy-to-follow, fair coverage document for the Authority’s membership.
On May 22, 2024, the California JPIA Executive Committee approved revisions to the following Memoranda of Coverage:
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July 31, 2023
The California JPIA is happy to announce the addition of the City of Laguna Hills to the Authority’s Primary Liability and Workers’ Compensation programs, effective July 1, 2023.
“The City of Laguna Hills is joining a well-established community of Authority members in Orange County,” said California JPIA Chief Executive Officer Alex Smith. “Being close to experienced peers within our organization offers Laguna Hills invaluable opportunities for peer-to-peer knowledge-sharing and collaborative regional problem-solving. This synergy will further enrich the Authority and our Orange County members.”
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July 31, 2023
Periodically, the Authority updates our resource library, including updates to existing and newly developed resources. Below are some recent updates.
New Resources
The Naloxone Policy and Procedures resource includes a policy template and program implementation procedures. A link to a training video provided by the California Department of Public Health is also included. When considering the adoption of a naloxone policy, it is strongly recommended to evaluate the applicability of other policies, plans, and training. Those employees deemed authorized to carry and administer naloxone may also benefit from CPR/First Aid/AED training. The Authority’s CPR/First Aid/AED training includes training on administering naloxone. This resource was made available to members in July.
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April 26, 2023
The public health crisis that is the opioid addiction epidemic remains a threat to communities throughout California. In 2017, in an effort to reduce morbidity and mortality associated with opioid overdose, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued a statewide standing order permitting community organizations and other entities to obtain and distribute naloxone (Narcan), a life-saving medication used to reverse an opioid overdose, without a prescription.
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March 28, 2022
One of the California JPIA’s newest members, the City of Lemon Grove, is a community of more than 26,000 residents located in eastern San Diego County. The city elected to participate in the Authority’s Primary Liability Program, Excess Workers’ Compensation Program, and Property Program as of July 1, 2020, seeking improvements to the city’s day-to-day risk management oversight as well as reduced program expenditures.
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October 28, 2025
In response to community concerns over the safety and regulation of electric bicycles and similar mobility devices, the cities of Hermosa Beach, Westlake Village, Azusa, and San Clemente have enacted ordinances aimed at curbing unsafe riding behavior in public spaces. Riding on city streets remains permitted, and mobility aids recognized under the Americans with Disabilities Act are exempt from this restriction.
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April 28, 2025
As body-worn and vehicle dash cameras become more essential tools in modern law enforcement, proper storage and management of footage are essential for both legal compliance and risk management. Eugene P. Ramirez, founding partner at Manning Kass and a regular contributor to the California JPIA’s Annual Risk Management Educational Forum, and John Perez, retired police chief for the City of Pasadena, recently shared vital insights to help members navigate this issue.
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July 30, 2024
You are preparing a report for an upcoming meeting when a challenging visitor arrives at your facility’s public counter. The visitor records the encounter with their phone and asks questions such as, “What’s your name?” What’s your job title? What are you working on?” while trying to hover over the computer monitor to view what you are drafting. “What’s in that area over there?” they say as they try to open a swinging half door that leads to employee office spaces. What would you do?
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October 24, 2023
Continuing the trend of recent years, the California State Legislature had an extremely busy year. Governor Newsom had until October 14 to sign or veto bills passed by the Legislature. Below are key bills scheduled to go into effect on January 1, 2024 (unless otherwise noted).
AB 452 (Addis) Childhood sexual assault: statute of limitations.
Summary: This bill eliminates the statute of limitations to bring a civil action against an employer—including public agencies—where there has been a claim against an employee of that organization for alleged child sexual abuse. The bill’s provisions “apply to any claim in which the childhood sexual assault occurred on and after January 1, 2024.”
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March 30, 2023
The Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act, or CANRA (California Penal Code, Sections 11164-11174.3) requires employees who may have direct contact with or supervise children under 18 in the course of their professional duties to report known or suspected child abuse or neglect.
AB 1963 adds human resource employees and any adults whose duties require direct contact with and supervision of minors in performing the minors’ responsibilities in the workplace for businesses with five or more employees that employ minors.
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April 26, 2022
California JPIA reminds members to protect outdoor workers from heat illness as temperatures increase. A recent Cal/OSHA News Release advises all employers to take steps to protect outdoor workers from heat illness by providing water, rest, shade, and training. California Code of Regulations, Title 8, §3395, the state’s heat illness prevention in outdoor places of employment standard, applies to all outdoor worksites. This would include workers that spend a significant amount of time working outdoors, such as public works, maintenance, parks and recreation, and public safety personnel. Heat illness is more likely to occur when workers are not accustomed to working at full capacity in the hot weather, so preparation is essential for staying safe.
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