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 rel...

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 improv...

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 ShootingDeath in CustodyCyber Attack or BreachWorkplace FatalityUse-of-Force Resulting in InjuryIn 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 ens...

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. Learn more by visiting www.omag.org.

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 th...

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.

In episode 61, Jeff Bryant and Ambre Gooch, two of OMAG’s attorneys, discuss some of the value-added services the Legal Department at OMAG provides OMAG members. In particular, Jeff answers questions posed to him about municipal budgeting and the Oklahoma Open Records Act.    Learn more by visiting www.omag.org.

On episode 60 of the OMAG All Access podcast, join Kip Prichard and Jerry Summers as they explore the ins and outs of Midwest City's big trash collection program, a community initiative that's more than just about getting rid of unwanted items. We'll take you behind the scenes to understand how the program operates, its impact on the environment, and the convenience it brings to the residents. Learn more at www.omag.org

In Episode 59 of OMAG All Access, Bill Tackett interviews OMAG's Professional Training & Development Analyst, Lori Mueller about the gift of feedback. If you've ever felt nervous about giving someone feedback, you're not alone. Most people have some anxiety around it and have never been taught how to give feedback effectively. Though feedback is an important element of personal and professional success. In this podcast, learn the value of effective feedback and tools to help you organize...

This episode of OMAG All Access, hosted by Bill Tackett and featuring OMAG Law Enforcement Specialists Billy Carter and Jason DeLonais, explores the world of Lexipol Training for municipal police officers and discovers how OMAG's extraordinary commitment offers this essential training for free to its members. Join us as we uncover the critical role of updated policies, procedures, and community trust-building in shaping top-tier law enforcement professionals. Learn more by visiting...

This episode, hosted by Director of Strategic Initiatives & Partnerships, Bill Tackett, features an interview with Lori Mueller, Professional Development & Training Analyst about the OMAG Municipal Front-line Leader Academy. A program designed to help Oklahoma’s municipal leaders build leadership strength, stability, and consistency. For more information, please visit www.omag.org.

Risk management is defined by ISO 31000 as the effect of uncertainty on outcomes. A policing plan helps reduce uncertainty by involving all stakeholders in creating expectations for how municipal administration, the community, and members of the police department work together to create the kind of community where quality individuals want to live, work and raise their families. Visit www.omag.org/downloads to view the Sand Springs Policing Documents.

This episode hosted by Claims Supervisor, Brad Doublehead, focuses on what to do after you have received storm, water, or fire damage and how to best prevent additional damages from occurring. For more information, please visit www.omag.org.

This episode features M.G. Govia from OKIE811 talking about understanding underground damage prevention laws, understanding the OKIE811 locate ticket process, digging test holes safely, documenting the digging process, as well as reducing preventable underground utility strikes. 

Kelly Burley is the Executive Director of Common Bonds, a non-partisan leadership network that is uniting communities on behalf of humane outcomes for cats and dogs. The mission of Common Bonds is to connect municipalities with animal welfare resources in order to effect change in the State’s animal shelter population and euthanasia crisis. Learn more www.commonbondsok.org

In today’s episode, we are discussing some simple procedures and techniques to reduce accidents and injuries when backing and parking vehicles while performing work around the municipality. Our guests today are Bill Young and Cody Vinyard, both from the Risk Management department at OG&E. Over the past several years OG&E has developed some very simple to implement driving procedures to reduce the risk of accidents that have sustained injuries to workers and claimants, as well as...

Sand Springs Animal Welfare Coordinator, Tracy Arvidson, talks with OMAG Executive Director about the opportunities and challenges of managing an animal shelter, including available grants, recruiting volunteers, pet waste ordinances and more.  

In this podcast, Jessi Stringer, the City Planner for the City of Collinsville, OK, and Ambre Gooch, Associate General Counsel at OMAG, discuss the basics of municipal zoning. Learn more by visiting www.omag.org

Jared Dillingham, City of Durant, and Chris Knight, City of Stillwater discuss the risk management issues and best practices for protecting municipal employees, municipal property, and private property while collecting solid waste for their communities.

Join part 2 of this talk with OMAG Director of Technology Services, Kevin Sesock, and Founding Partner of Future Point of View (FPOV), Scott Klososky, as they continue their discussion about municipal cities and technology that could or should be considered smart and where cities should be heading.  Learn more by visiting www.omag.org