February 2021 - CORSA-broadcast

First Amendment Audits
by Frank Hatfield April 21, 2023

April 21, 2023

Over the last few years citizen activists have been conducting "First Amendment Audits" with increasing frequency. This phenomenon does not appear to be led by an organization; rather, audits are conducted by individuals interested in videoing law enforcement and other public officials and offices. Although conducted by individuals, organizations such as the ACLU provide guidance and encourage First Amendment audits. (See ACLU: https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/protesters-rights/#i-want-to-take-pic….) Frequently, these video audits are posted online and, if a perceived First Amendment violation occurred, the videos are the basis for a civil lawsuit. Now is a good time to review and update or create, if necessary, your County's protocol with regard to citizens videoing County operations. Fortunately, counties and public offices, such as Union County, have prepared well to withstand a "First Amendment" without incident. Union County, specifically Sheriff Patton, was kind enough to share the attached memorandum regarding recent "First Amendment Audit" activity and permit it to be distributed by CORSA broadcast email. Thank you Union County. The attached is not legal advice nor should it be construed as such. Should you require a legal opinion please contact your Prosecutor's Office or legal counsel. Frank Hatfield, Esq. CORSA Risk Manager fhatfield(a)ccao.org<mailto:fhatfield@ccao.org> 614-560-1474 614-220-0209 Fax www.corsa.org<http://www.corsa.org/> " The leader in providing Ohio Counties with exceptional value, service, and protection of assets." CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail message (including any attachments) is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy this message and all attachments.

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Defensive Driving Refresher Webinar
by Tricia Callihan Feb. 25, 2021

Feb. 25, 2021

Hello everyone. A defensive driving refresher webinar has been set for April. See document for information and link for registration. If you are interested, register early as space is limited. James Hale, ARM-P, ARM-E, CPSI CORSA Risk Control Consultant 614.246.1630 fax: 614.220.0209 " The leader in providing Ohio Counties with exceptional value, service, and protection of assets." CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail message (including any attachments) is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy this message and all attachments.

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Cyber Security Policy
by Matt Wilson Feb. 23, 2021

Feb. 23, 2021

Good afternoon, Would member counties please be willing to share a copy of your cyber security policy? Matt Matthew S. Wilson, CLRP Director of Human Resources, Erie County 2900 Columbus Ave., Sandusky, OH 44870 PH (419) 627-7677 F (419) 627-7599 Erie County Department of Human Resources * Personnel Administration * Risk Management * Workers' Compensation * Benefits Administration * Wellness * CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: The information transmitted (including any attachments) is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or Protected Health Information (PHI) which is personal information about an individual's health care. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, distribution or transmission of the PHI without the individual's consent is strictly prohibited and may subject you to penalties under federal and state law. If you are not the intended recipient, please immediately contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy this message and all attachments.

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Cold Weather and Space Heater Safety
by Jim Hale Feb. 16, 2021

Feb. 16, 2021

With the cold temperatures and drafty county buildings many CORSA members permits staff to utilize space heaters. Best Practice indicates if a CORSA member permits use of spaces heaters the member develop and implement a space heater policy. At a minimum the policy should have the following requirements: * Heater be UL listed * Heater have auto tip-over protection * Require that the heater be turned off when unattended. Additionally, having auto shut-off is an excellent option * The maintenance department approve the installation and assure that the wiring can handle the load * Never connect to an extension cord or power tap Attached is an information sheet from the NFPA on space heater safety, please feel free to distribute as necessary. James Hale, ARM-P, ARM-E, CPSI Risk Control Consultant County Risk Sharing Authority 209 East State Street Columbus, OH 43215 614.246.1630 FAX 614.220.0209 " The leader in providing Ohio Counties with exceptional value, service, and protection of assets." CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail message (including any attachments) is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy this message and all attachments.

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Cost sharing
by Lori L Larson Feb. 4, 2021

Feb. 4, 2021

Do any counties cost share your Risk Management position(s) with non-general funds? Since this position assists outside agencies do any counties bill for services or bill a portion of the salaries? Lori Larson, Risk Manager Ashtabula County Commissioners 25 West Jefferson Street Jefferson, Ohio 44047 Phone: 440-576-3649 Fax: 440-576-3502

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Frozen Pipes and Water Damage
by Jim Hale Feb. 2, 2021

Feb. 2, 2021

The forecast for next week starting Saturday, 2/6/21, is for severe freezing weather to arrive and stay for an extended time. Every year CORSA members experience losses due to frozen pipes and the water damage it causes. These losses can and have exceeded $1,000,000! The following are several steps that can be taken to mitigate the risk of frozen pipes: Step 1: How to drain your pipes First things first: Get the water in your pipes out! To do that, you'll want to tackle all the water lines exposed to the freezing temperatures. After you shut off the water valves, open the spigots to let any remaining water drip out. Step 2: Insulate exposed piping Ideally, your water pipes should be kept in heated spaces only. Although this is the best-case scenario, each facility layout is different. Generally, you'll want to watch out for any pipes in unheated or uninsulated areas, like attics, basements, or crawl space. Any piping located in areas that could go below freezing should be insulated with insulation sleeves or wrapping. Step 3: Open accessible doors Once you reach that time of year when freezing temperatures are the norm, even your indoor pipes may need some extra protection. And one easy way to do that is to open any accessible doors that house plumbing. The improved airflow keeps your pipes toastier than if they were shut. Step 4: Let it drip, drip, drip Another pipe-saving tip: When temperatures drop to below freezing, let your faucets drip. Yes, this advice opposes almost everything else you know about water conservation, but it can save you big bucks on fixing that busted pipe. The Red Cross concurs that running water through the pipe-even at a trickle-helps prevent pipes from freezing. Letting cold water drip from the faucet helps relieve any pressure building from ice inside a pipe. Step 5: Shut off the water completely During periods of facility unuse, you'll want to take the extra measure to turn off your building's water completely. Unused water sitting in pipes is likely to freeze. Why take the risk? James Hale, ARM-P, ARM-E, CPSI Risk Control Consultant County Risk Sharing Authority 209 East State Street Columbus, OH 43215 614.246.1630 FAX 614.220.0209 " The leader in providing Ohio Counties with exceptional value, service, and protection of assets." CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail message (including any attachments) is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy this message and all attachments.

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