March 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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Statewide Tornado Drill March 24 at 9:50 AM
by Jim Hale March 23, 2021

March 23, 2021

As part of Ohio's Severe Weather Awareness Week a statewide tornado drill will be conducted March 24 at 9:50 AM. Information can be found at: https://www.weathersafety.ohio.gov and some background information is attached to this email. 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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Roadside assistance
by Allan, Mindy March 23, 2021

March 23, 2021

Good Afternoon, Does your county have a road side assistance component or something similar in place for your vehicles? Thank You! Mindy Allan Risk Management Coordinator Licking County Government Phone (740) 670-5146 Cell (740) 975-4892 Fax (740) 670-5152

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job description for Wastewater Operator I
by Diane Davis March 19, 2021

March 19, 2021

Does anyone have a job Description for a Wastewater Operator I (supervisor).? -- Diane Davis Washington County Director HR/Safety 1115 Gilman Ave Marietta Ohio 45750 740-373-6623 Ext 2015

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Highway Garage Safety Question
by Noel, Erica March 19, 2021

March 19, 2021

Hello Everyone, I was wondering how other counties handle the safety and training program for their highway garage. Do you have a single person whose sole job is to manage the safety program (trenching, traffic maintenance, shop, training etc.)? Is your superintendent the safety expert who ensures work is done safely? Do you have employees who specialize in certain areas so you have multiple people running the program? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Erica Noel Risk Coordinator Wood County Commissioners' Office P: 419-354-9199 F: 419-373-4998 enoel(a)woodcountyohio.gov ***Please note my email address has changed***

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Health Insurance Software Program
by Allan, Mindy March 10, 2021

March 10, 2021

Good Afternoon, Does your County use a software program for health insurance enrollment (new hire and open enrollment) - Employees portal to sign up for benefits? If so, what is the name of the program? Thank you in advance for your response. Mindy Allan Risk Management Coordinator Licking County Government Phone (740) 670-5146 Cell (740) 975-4892 Fax (740) 670-5152

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