On May 1 it is with mixed emotions that I retire from the Trust after 22 years of continuous employment. I feel privilege to have been DVT’s first full-time prevention (aka loss control)...
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Each January, the Delaware Valley Trusts’ Executive Director and Risk Control team select the recipient of the annual Risk Management Innovation Award. Now in its fifteenth year, this program...
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In July 2025, a Maine police department triggered public outrage when it used artificial intelligence (AI) enhanced image editing to insert a department patch into a photo of seized drug evidence....
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Public employees such as administration, public safety, highway and utility workers serve essential roles in keeping communities running smoothly. Unfortunately, the nature of work they perform may...
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Public employers engage a variety of skilled trades. From truck mechanics to carpenters to electric line workers, these employees deliver essential services as well as service fleet and property...
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The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has observed several incidences of severe thermal degradation and failure of certain older model Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus...
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In the first quarter of each year, DVWCT surveys member risk control contacts to evaluate the effectiveness of its accident and illness prevention program. The feedback is used to improve service...
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12-hour work shifts were conceived in the 1970s to address staffing shortages and the need for increased schedule flexibility in the healthcare sector. 12-hr. shifts began to appear in law...
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The Law Enforcement Pre-hire Psychological Assessment program has been a valuable benefit enjoyed by DVPLT members since 2011. For those unfamiliar, the Trust covers the cost of the Pa.-mandated...
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Creativity and ingenuity are encouraged by perceived need. This innate human characteristic has fueled innovation across history. With the start of the New Year, the Delaware Valley Trusts’ Executive...
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Block parties, festivals and similar neighborhood gatherings have long been a common manifestation of American community culture. They bring together local residents to enjoy food, music and social...
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Winter is a favorite season for many. Holiday celebrations and cold weather sports enjoy wide appeal. Unfortunately, cold temperatures and frozen precipitation can also result in pain and suffering,...
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The DVT Risk Control (RC) Department receives periodic inquiries regarding the permissibility of rainbow crosswalks. For those unfamiliar, a rainbow crosswalk is an art installation where the...
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