CIRMA Excellence in Risk Management Awards
Emerging and ever-evolving risks continue to drive demand for effective public sector risk management programs. At this year’s Annual Meeting of Members event, CIRMA recognized an impressive selection of initiatives and the leaders who helped implement them from around the state. Selected programs feature novel cost-saving opportunities and introduce new and innovative processes and long-term safety strategies.
2024 winners were announced at our Annual Meeting of Members and brought home a handsome crystal award and a $2,500 Risk Management Grant back to their community. CIRMA Excellence in Risk Management Award recipients and the towns they represent will also be featured in an issue of Connecticut Town & City magazine.
2024 Award Recipients
SUSTAINED RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Manchester Public Schools
For over a decade, Manchester Public Schools has taken great strides in addressing school security and improving their students’ and staff’s safety and well-being.
By embracing sustained risk management practices, Manchester Public Schools fosters a collaborative culture of shared accountability, laying the groundwork for sustainability and long-term success.
This well-established program has allowed the district to manage costs while keeping staff and students safe.
Incredibly, the District has seen a significant decrease in claim severity, affecting General Liability, accounting for a 26% reduction in claim severity each year since 2018.
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NEW AND INNOVATIVE RISK MANAGEMENT INITIATIVE
Town of Canton Police Department
The Town of Canton Police Department’s progressive Community Service Dog program further proves why emotional support dogs are becoming law enforcement’s new best friend.
The Community Service Dog program began when Leo, a three-month-old puppy at the time, was surrendered to the Canton Police Department. The department leadership realized that the dog had the potential to be more than a furry friend and could positively influence the police department and local community.
Program benefits also support effective department peer support services and other wellness initiatives by assisting first responders in processing trauma, reducing anxiety, coping with grief, and decompressing between calls.
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SUBSTANTIAL IMPACT ON TOTAL COST OF RISK
Town of East Windsor
The Town of East Windsor takes a proven, proactive approach to risk management, partnering closely with CIRMA to understand, manage, and monitor risk to minimize business disruptions and substantially reduce the town’s total cost of risk.
East Windsor has leveraged CIRMA’s training and education resources to help equip their workforce with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively identify and remedy workplace hazards before accidents and injuries occur.
The Town of East Windsor has achieved a 42% decrease in workers’ compensation claim severity each year since 2018—an outcome that punctuates the town’s commitment to risk management and successful partnership with CIRMA.
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ESTABLISHING RISK MANAGEMENT AS AN ORGANIZATIONAL PRIORITY
Danbury Housing Authority
Danbury Housing Authority understands that establishing a solid risk culture requires collaboration, commitment, maintenance, and reinforcement.
The team regularly seeks CIRMA Risk Management guidance on various initiatives, bringing all the expertise, tools, and solutions necessary to deliver superior outcomes.
By establishing risk management as an organizational priority and collaborating with key stakeholders, Danbury Housing Authority has achieved a remarkable 67% decrease in workers’ compensation claim costs since 2018.
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