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Risk Managers Roundtable about Code Enforcement Officer Safety Standards

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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Code enforcement officers are tasked 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 substandard housing, mold and lead, pest and animal control, and many other situations in which they face threats, risks, and hazards.

State law (Senate Bill 296) requires all public agencies that employ a code enforcement officer to adopt safety standards specific to code enforcement officers that appropriately address their safety exposures. This roundtable will be highly interactive, so please be prepared to share your ideas, thoughts, or questions. Join Authority staff and engage in the conversation on issues including:

• The wide range of code enforcement officers’ duties and a public agency’s potential liability
• Occupational hazards
• Compliance with SB 296 to include examples
• Best risk management practices
• Narcan, bulletproof vests, and other code enforcement officer safety considerations
• Negotiation considerations with bargaining units

California JPIA senior risk managers and training staff will host the roundtable, which includes the following panelists:

• Algeria Ford, Partner, Burke, Williams, and Sorensen
• Matthew Silver, Managing Partner, Civica Law Group
• Larry Breceda, Public Safety Manager, City of Duarte

There is no cost to attend this event, and those interested in attending must register prior to the event. If you have a disability and need accommodation to participate, please email the California JPIA training division within two business days of the training date. Members can learn more about the roundtable and register here.

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