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Public Safety

Goal 1: Utilize Targeted Initiatives and Industry Best Practices and Policies to Foster a Safe
Environment
Objective 2: Protect Public Well-being
Project Performance Measure(s) Department(s)
Core Risk Management & Safety Safe • No vehicle accidents reported Human Resources
PS Driving Recognition Program • No at-fault vehicle accidents reported
1.2.2
Summary:
Milestone Target Status
To promote and encourage safe driving habits Date
amongst City employees, Risk Management will Identify potential cost savings 2 Qtr. Completed
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review accidents involving a city-owned vehicle at the to the City as a result of FY 2025
end of each quarter and recognize those departments reduced vehicle accidents
that do not report any accidents, and those that do Identify Defensive/Safe Driving 2 Qtr. Completed
nd
not report any at-fault accidents for that quarter. Resources to Implement FY 2025
Communicate with 4 Qtr. In
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Our plan for communicating with departments about department managers and FY 2025 Progress
the recognition program are as follows: supervisors about the
recognition program to boost
Word of Mouth: Briefly inform managers and morale
supervisors during daily interactions about the Create a certificate of 3 Qtr. Completed
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program and its goals. recognition to present at the FY 2025
end of each quarter
Risk Management Tour: Use ClearRisk training 4 Qtr. In
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sessions to discuss Risk Management, Safety, and the Implement Training Strategy FY 2025 Progress
Safe Driving Recognition in more detail. Distribute 2 Qtr. Completed
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contact cards during sessions and certificates at the Award 1 quarter recipients FY 2025
end of each quarter. Designs for both are in progress. 3 Qtr. Completed
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Award 2 quarter recipients
Update: FY 2025
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Since January FY 2025, Risk Management and Safety Implementation of ClearRisk 4 Qtr. In
has been and continues to educate and train City software for accident tracking FY 2025 Progress
departments on safe operation of vehicles and
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2 Qtr. Recipients: No Vehicle Accidents reported
equipment through defensive driving and online and
Aviation Economic Development
in-person trainings.
For the past 5 years, a single at fault accident costs an Comm. & Leg. Affairs Information Technology
average of $16,000; including both third-party and City Housing Library
asset damages. By reducing the total number of at- Municipal Court/Judiciary
fault accidents per quarter by 5, Risk anticipates
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potential savings of $320K per fiscal year. 2 Qtr. Recipients: No At-fault Vehicle Accidents reported
Economic Development Handitran
With the completion of Workday Phase 3, new series Parks and Recreation
of Driver Safety Training videos have been uploaded
and assigned to employees who demonstrate unsafe Through increased awareness, education, and positive
driving practices. We will continuously assess learning reinforcement, we can enhance production and performance.
resources and training formats to ensure they align Departments that successfully report no accidents or at-fault
with evolving needs. incidents in each quarter will receive a certificate of recognition
from Risk Management & Safety as a reward for exhibiting safe
driving practices and behaviors.

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