The Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) creates legal and financial liability for correctional facilities that fail to comply with its standards for preventing, detecting, and responding to sexual abuse and harassment. Failure to comply can result in reduced federal funding and significant civil liability for the agency. PREA compliance is mandatory for facilities, and its standards create specific legal obligations for agencies, their staff, and contractors.

Hopkins & Huebner, P.C., will join us to discuss PREA and how correctional facilities should address PREA requirements.

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Register for the Risk Control Office hours held every second Monday. Join to ask the Risk Control Team questions.

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This session offers a streamlined look at ethical service standards in the insurance pooling environment. Participants will review core principles—transparency, fairness, and accountability—and how they support strong relationships between pools, members, and agents. The session will address common ethical challenges, including conflicts of interest, disclosure expectations, and balancing affordability with adequate protection. Discussion will highlight ways to prioritize risk management needs, communicate effectively with elected officials and community stakeholders.

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Hopkins & Huebner, P.C., will join us to discuss jail liability issues. Jail operations carry with them risk and liability concerns. Inadequate training, use of force, inmate rights, inmate suicides, failure to supervise employees are among a laundry list of concerns for correction officers and administrators.

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Join us as we host Hopkins & Huebner for a discussion on All Things HR. Submit your questions ahead of time when you register or ask during the session.

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Join ICAP and our guest speakers from the Marshalltown Police and Community Team as we discuss co-responder programs. Law enforcement co-responder programs pair behavioral health professionals with police officers to respond to calls involving mental health or substance abuse crises. These teams de-escalate situations, connect individuals with services, and can prevent unnecessary arrests or hospitalizations. The goal is to use the expertise of both law enforcement and social service professionals to provide the most appropriate and effective response to community members in need.

The Marshalltown Police Department partnered with YSS of Marshall County in 2020 to implement a co-responder program. The resulting program dubbed MPACT (Marshalltown Police and Community Team) has transformed law enforcement services in Marshalltown.

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Join us for a roundtable discussion as ICAP launches a comprehensive Building Valuation Program in partnership with HCA Asset Management, a professional building appraisal firm specializing in public sector assets.

This initiative is designed to appraise all ICAP member buildings with a current replacement cost of $200,000 or greater, ensuring that each asset is assigned an accurate replacement or actual cash value. The goal is simple but critical: to help members confirm that their property coverage is sufficient in the event of a loss.

This session will cover:

• Overview of the valuation process

• What HCA Asset Management will assess

• How members can prepare for their appraisal

• Q&A with ICAP and HCA representatives

• Risk control insights tied to valuation outcomes

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Ask ICAP's risk control team any questions on risk management or issues.

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Join Special Agent in Charge Adam DeCamp of the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation for an online seminar that explains the investigative process behind officer-involved shootings. This session will unpack Iowa law, best practices, and the DCI’s current procedures for reviewing these high-impact events.

These incidents impact entire communities—affecting city and county operations, legal teams, emergency services, and public communications. That’s why this training is open to all county and city employees who may be involved or impacted.

Whether you're a city administrator, county attorney, HR director, emergency manager, public information officer, or elected official, this seminar will equip you with the knowledge to:

•             Understand how Iowa investigates officer-involved shootings

•             Navigate your role during and after such events

•             Mitigate liability and protect your organization

Register to better understand your role and reduce legal risk during officer-involved shooting investigations.

Law enforcement use of force refers to the physical effort used by officers to compel compliance, maintain control, or protect themselves or others. It's a spectrum ranging from verbal commands to physical restraint and, in extreme cases, deadly force. Use of force is governed by policies and legal standards, with the primary goal of achieving compliance while minimizing harm. Suicide-by-cop is the term used by police officers for incidents in which an individual, bent on killing himself, forces the police to use deadly force. This webinar will provide an overview of the legal challenges surrounding these complex issues.

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Law enforcement use of force refers to the physical effort used by officers to compel compliance, maintain control, or protect themselves or others. It's a spectrum ranging from verbal commands to physical restraint and, in extreme cases, deadly force. Use of force is governed by policies and legal standards, with the primary goal of achieving compliance while minimizing harm. Suicide-by-cop is the term used by police officers for incidents in which an individual, bent on killing himself, forces the police to use deadly force. This webinar will provide an overview of the legal challenges surrounding these complex issues.

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We invite you to participate in our new "Risk Control Office Hours" on the second Monday of each month from 10:00 to 10:30 AM. This is a valuable opportunity for you to engage with our risk control team. Feel free to ask any questions you may have during the call, or feel free to submit your questions when you register.

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Law enforcement professionals must understand current events, evaluate the world’s shifting environments, and determine how these changes affect their organization’s effectiveness. This can be a constant challenge. To effectively police in your community, law enforcement personnel must plan, mitigate, and respond to a crisis and the subsequent consequences. This webinar will discuss legal considerations law enforcement agencies should bear in mind during crisis events.

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Law enforcement professionals must understand current events, evaluate the world’s shifting environments, and determine how these changes affect their organization’s effectiveness. This can be a constant challenge. To effectively police in your community, law enforcement personnel must plan, mitigate, and respond to a crisis and the subsequent consequences. This webinar will discuss legal considerations law enforcement agencies should bear in mind during crisis events.

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We invite you to participate in our new "Risk Control Office Hours" on the second Monday of each month from 10:00 to 10:30 AM. This is a valuable opportunity for you to engage with our risk control team. Feel free to ask any questions you may have during the call, or feel free to submit your questions when you register.

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On Tuesday, October 7, from 1:30-2:30 PM, ICAP will sponsor a special law enforcement session to discuss overdose deaths and the potential, related liability for county jails.

Opioid overdoses are a leading cause of death in the U.S., and individuals with substance use disorders can end up in local county jails. Overdoses and related symptoms in jails can lead to related liability for member counties.

During this one-hour webinar, Dr. Margaret Kirkegaard of Health Management Associations, a healthcare consulting organization not affiliated with or endorsed by ICAP, will review substance and related approaches to handling for county jail officials.

Iowa HHS offers a free technical assistance program for county jails in Iowa to enhance their management of substance use disorders and expand access to MOUD. Benefit from personalized support from a team of experienced correctional health and substance use disorder experts.

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Speakers:

Michael W. Tupper, ICAP Law Enforcement Risk Control Specialist

Margaret Kirkegaard, MD, MPH

Sheriff Clint Perzee

Iroquois County (Illinois) Sheriff's Department 

The ICAP Educational Summit will be held on October 2 from 1 - 3 p.m. via Zoom. The Summit will focus on all things claims. Join us as we conduct an in-depth exploration of claims trends analysis, providing you with valuable insights into the evolving landscape of claims. Our expert speakers will guide you through the ICAP claims process, detailing each step from initiation to resolution.

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Educational Summit Agenda

Crowd management incidents seem to be more common than ever. Crowd control is crucial for maintaining public safety and order at public gatherings. It helps prevent incidents like stampedes, violence, and property damage, while also protecting the rights of individuals to assemble peacefully. Effective crowd management ensures that large events, demonstrations, and emergencies can be handled safely and efficiently. Kevin Techau will cover the legal aspects associated with crowd management and will provide information to assist agencies in addressing liability concerns while planning for crowd management events. Sessions are on September 23 and 25, both sessions cover the same material. Register for the date that works best for you.

September 23 at 1:30 p.m.

September 25 at 1:30 p.m.

Crowd management incidents seem to be more common than ever. Crowd control is crucial for maintaining public safety and order at public gatherings. It helps prevent incidents like stampedes, violence, and property damage, while also protecting the rights of individuals to assemble peacefully. Effective crowd management ensures that large events, demonstrations, and emergencies can be handled safely and efficiently. Kevin Techau will cover the legal aspects associated with crowd management and will provide information to assist agencies in addressing liability concerns while planning for crowd management events. Sessions are on September 23 and 25, both sessions cover the same material. Register for the date that works best for you.

September 23 at 1:30 p.m.

September 25 at 1:30 p.m.

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We invite you to participate in our new "Risk Control Office Hours" on the second Monday of each month from 10:00 to 10:30 AM. This is a valuable opportunity for you to engage with our risk control team. Feel free to ask any questions you may have during the call, or feel free to submit your questions when you register.

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Learn about free technical assistance to reduce overdose deaths and legal liability related to substance withdrawal in jails. Opioid overdoses are a leading cause of death in the U.S., and many individuals with substance use disorders face challenges in county jails. Medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) are proven to lower recidivism and overdose deaths among incarcerated individuals.

The Iowa HHS is offering a free program for Iowa county jails to understand clinical and legal standards for managing substance use disorders and expanding access to MOUD. Participants will receive ongoing support from a team of correctional health and substance use disorder experts.

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Hosted by:

ICAP

Michael W. Tupper, Law Enforcement Risk Control Specialist

Speakers:

Margaret Kirkegaard, MD, MPH

Sheriff Clint Perzee

Iroquois County (Illinois) Sheriff's Department 

We invite you to participate in our new "Risk Control Office Hours" on the second Monday of each month from 10:00 to 10:30 AM. This is a valuable opportunity for you to engage with our risk control team. Feel free to ask any questions you may have during the call, or feel free to submit your questions when you register.

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Join the Risk Control team on August 5 at 9:30 a.m. via Zoom, for a roundtable discussion on sidewalk liability. The ICAP Risk Control roundtable will explore how the Iowa Supreme Court's decision in Bankers Trust Co. v. City of Des Moines impacts the liability municipalities face for injuries related to improperly maintained sidewalks. It is essential to focus on proper ordinances, inspections, and maintenance..

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We invite you to participate in our new "Risk Control Office Hours" on the second Monday of each month from 10:00 to 10:30 AM. This is a valuable opportunity for you to engage with our risk control team. Feel free to ask any questions you may have during the call, or feel free to submit your questions when you register.

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June ICAP Training Immigration Law Discussion/Update will be led by Kevin Techau. We will discuss the current status of immigration enforcement laws in Iowa and how these laws impact Iowa law enforcement.

Webinars on June 17 & 19, 1:30 p.m. You only need to attend one session.

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June ICAP Training Immigration Law Discussion/Update will be led by Kevin Techau. We will discuss the current status of immigration enforcement laws in Iowa and how these laws impact Iowa law enforcement.

Webinars on June 17 & 19, 1:30 p.m. You only need to attend one session.

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