Regional Risk Managers
The Authority’s regionally-based risk managers provide consulting and technical support to member agencies.
They assist in proactively preventing and containing losses, serving as a valuable resource for members. Their work includes:
- Analyzing contracts and insurance requirements
- Identifying, evaluating, and discussing agency risk exposures
- Helping to develop loss mitigation strategies
- Helping to implement a customized risk management roadmap
- Proactively monitoring new and emerging risks unique to your agency
To find out who your regional senior risk manager is, and to learn more, visit the risk managers’ webpage.
Wildfire Assessments
The Authority has partnered with Fireline Defense to offer assessment and consulting services regarding wildfire risks, prevention, and loss mitigation.
Consulting services to mitigate wildfire risks and losses include:
- Professional firefighters evaluate properties, identify hazards, and assign Fireline Defense Index (FDI) score (1 = poor, 10 = excellent).
- The process includes an initial assessment, recommendations, and reassessment after implementation.
If your agency is interested in learning more, contact your regional risk manager.
Cybersecurity
The Authority offers comprehensive cybersecurity assessments that provide reports of findings and improvement roadmaps.
Through partnerships with Triden Group & Ankura, members can receive:
- NIST Questionnaire – Evaluates security and privacy controls
- External Vulnerability Assessment – Reviews public-facing systems and networks
- Internal Vulnerability Assessment – Reviews internal systems and networks
Assessment deliverables include a report of findings and an improvement roadmap.
Preferred pricing for remediation is offered via a master services agreement.
If your agency is interested in learning more, contact your regional risk manager.
Email Phishing & Training
Through a partnership with KnowBe4, members receive discounted cybersecurity awareness and simulated phishing services to reduce cyber risk.
The program also includes custom phishing simulations and immediate training for susceptible employees.
Contact your regional risk manager to learn more and sign up.
Employment Hotline
The Hotline offers members pre-claim assistance on employment matters.
Assistance is provided on topics including:
- Discipline (reduced pay, demotion, suspension, termination)
- Harassment or discrimination complaints
- Complex leave issues
- Abusive employees
- Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Public Safety Officers Procedural Bill of Rights Act (POBR), Firefighters Procedural Bill of Rights Act (FOBR) matters
- Accommodation issues
If your agency is interested in learning more, contact Employment Practices Manager Kelly Trainer Policky.
Risk Technician Program
Risk technician assistance is provided to help agencies manage risks, ensure compliance, and enhance safety.
Assistance includes:
- Policy development
- Safety inspections
- Hazard assessments
- Safety meeting participation
This program is fully funded by the Authority.
If your agency is interested in learning more, contact your regional risk manager.
Sidewalk Program
Through an agreement with Precision Concrete Cutting, members receive cost-effective sidewalk inspection and repair services.
The Authority negotiated a master services agreement with Precision Concrete Cutting to provide Authority members with favorable pricing for sidewalk inspection and repair services, which can translate to significant cost savings compared to members seeking the services individually.
If your agency is interested in learning more, contact your regional risk manager.
Public Safety Wellness
CordicoShield and CordicoFire wellness apps are available to member law enforcement and fire personnel.
These apps leverage smartphone technology to provide personalized and anonymous mental health and wellness services specifically for law enforcement and fire personnel and their families. The Authority currently reimburses 25% of the annual cost of these services up to $10,000 per member.
If your agency is interested in learning more, contact your regional risk manager.
Law Enforcement Training
The Briefing Room program provides law enforcement training and features a comprehensive library of topics covering patrol, custody, and investigations.
The training is developed by experienced law enforcement officers and POST-certified instructors. Key features include R.I.S.E. Training Blocks (short videos and discussion materials), legal review by specialized counsel, and a recordkeeping function for tracking attendance and training duration. This resource supplements existing training programs, such as Lexipol daily training bulletins, to help prepare law enforcement personnel for daily challenges.
If your agency is interested in learning more, contact your regional risk manager.
Praesidium Abuse Prevention
Praesidium offers systems for public agencies to protect residents by preventing and responding to the sexual abuse of children and vulnerable adults.
This prevention program’s abuse protection systems help safeguard residents and contribute to the creation of safe communities. Authority members have access to resources, training, and a helpline.
If your agency is interested in learning more, visit the Praesidium webpage or contact your regional risk manager.
Vehicle Records Monitoring
The Authority has partnered with Embark Safety to provide members with an effective resource for motor vehicle report monitoring.
Features of the Embark monitoring platform include:
- 24/7/365, web-based Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) record access
- Real-time notifications of violations
- Pre-employment Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) checks
If your agency is interested in learning more, contact your regional risk manager.
Workplace Reporting
STOPit Solutions allows anonymous reporting of inappropriate workplace behaviors and provides resources to manage and resolve incidents.
Through STOPit Solutions, member staff have a method for reporting workplace misconduct anonymously, helping agencies deter and address issues such as harassment, threats, and compliance risks. It also provides tools to monitor and resolve reported incidents.
If your agency is interested in learning more, contact your regional risk manager.
Lexipol Policies & Training
Lexipol offers policy and training resources to help police and fire departments reduce risk and comply with legislative mandates.
The training is developed by experienced law enforcement officers and POST-certified instructors. Key features include R.I.S.E. Training Blocks (short videos and discussion materials), legal review by specialized counsel, and a recordkeeping function for tracking attendance and training duration. This resource supplements existing training programs, such as Lexipol daily training bulletins, to help prepare law enforcement personnel for daily challenges.
If your agency is interested in learning more, contact your regional risk manager.
Templates & Resources
Access templates, checklists, white papers, and other risk management documents via the California JPIA website.
Members have access to a wealth of written resources, customizable templates, and links to helpful websites through the California JPIA’s online library. The search function allows for keyword and category searches.
Visit the online library to search for a specific resource.
Lessons Learned Reports
Defense attorneys provide reports summarizing litigated liability claims and recommend preventive actions.
For every litigated liability claim, the assigned defense attorney creates a lessons learned report. Each report summarizes the facts of the claim, factors aiding and hurting its defense, and, perhaps most importantly, actions the member agency can take to prevent similar losses in the future.
If you have questions about these reports, contact your regional risk manager.