OMAG All Access

In this episode, OMAG Law Enforcement Specialist Kevin Katz chats with Mike Antu and John Massey from Lexipol, along with OMAG Associate General Counsel Ambre Gooch. They discuss Lexipol policies and Daily Training Bulletins (DTBs), which are valuable resources OMAG offers to its members at no cost. Lexipol’s policies are up-to-date with both constitutional and state laws, and they’re designed to reduce liability for law enforcement, improve department operations, and strengthen community relationships. 

With the rise in law enforcement claims and costs, OMAG members’ use or non-use of Lexipol policies and DTBs could impact their premiums, deductibles, or participation in OMAG’s General Liability Plan in the future. 

That’s why OMAG has pinpointed certain Lexipol policies that we expect our members to incorporate into their police manuals. By doing so, departments ensure they’re following constitutional guidelines, and their officers are regularly trained on those policies, helping to reduce liability. 

 In this episode of OMAG All Access, host Suzie Paulson sits down with McAlester City Manager Dave Andren and Public Information Officer Adrian O'Hanlon to discuss the comprehensive report they've developed for the city and its officials.

Tune in as Dave and Adrian share insights into the purpose behind the report, how it was crafted to meet the unique needs of McAlester, and the key recommendations for driving progress in their community. From policy updates to strategies for city improvement, this episode provides a deep dive into how local government can enhance transparency and collaboration. 

In the event of a critical incident, timely and proper reporting to OMAG is essential. The following situations require immediate notification to ensure appropriate response and support:

• Officer Involved Shooting
• Death in Custody
• Cyber Attack or Breach
• Workplace Fatality
• Use-of-Force Resulting in Injury

In this episode, Ambre Gooch and Kyle Waid discuss these topics and why it's important to call OMAG immediately. Learn more at www.omag.org.

 Hosted by Bill Tackett, OMAG's Director of Strategic Partnerships and Initiatives, this episode features special guests William Sheppard, OMAG’s Risk Management Director, and Kevin Katz, OMAG Law Enforcement Specialist.

Listen as they  delve into upcoming events and training sessions that OMAG is hosting, including the Sanitary Sewer Expo and the LELA Training Series. Discover how these initiatives are designed to enhance your skills, improve your community’s infrastructure, and ensure the safety and well-being of your municipality. Tune in to stay informed and get the most out of what OMAG has to offer.

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On this episode of OMAG All Access, join OMAG Director of Risk Management, William Sheppard, as he sits down with Toye Waid from Consolidated Benefits Resources (CBR). Discover how CBR is crucial in helping OMAG streamline Workers' Comp claims. 

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Years of academic research and on-the-ground experience have shown us that effective active bystandership can be taught. The Center for Innovations in Community Safety, partnering with global law firm Sheppard Mullin, has created ABLE* (Active Bystandership for Law Enforcement) to prepare officers to successfully intervene to prevent harm and to create a law enforcement culture that supports peer intervention.

ABLE is a national hub for training, technical assistance, and research, all with the aim of creating a police culture in which officers routinely intervene—and accept interventions—as necessary to:

• Prevent misconduct,
• Avoid police mistakes, and
• Promote officer health and wellness.

Learn more by visiting www.omag.org/able

Online learning offers a versatile and accessible avenue for education, breaking barriers of time, distance, and resources. Its value lies in its flexibility, allowing learners to access a wide array of courses and materials from anywhere with an internet connection. Learn about the work the OMAG Risk Management Team is doing to provide valuable, relevant online learning from Risk Management Director William Sheppard.

Learn more by visiting www.omag.org

Join OMAG’s Professional Development & Training Analyst Lori Mueller as she interviews Oklahoma Municipal HR Expo Keynote Speaker, Wes Martin from Grovity Leadership about Knowing and Living your Why.

Listeners can expect to gain a greater sense of clarity and how to live and work with enhanced intent and impact. Wes also shares a simple framework for putting in words your why so that it becomes easier.

 Learn more by visiting www.omag.org.

In episode 63, Monica Coleman and Ambre Gooch, two of OMAG’s attorneys, engage in an insightful conversation, shedding light on a myriad of HR-related value-added services OMAG offers its members free of charge.

 Learn more by visiting www.omag.org.

In episode 62, OMAG’s Law Enforcement Specialist Kevin Katz and Associate General Counsel Ambre Gooch discuss how a municipality can help a school district through the assignment of a municipal law enforcement officer as a school resource officer.

 Learn more by visiting www.omag.org.