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Commission directs risk management to draft countywide safety and risk‑mitigation plans for departments
Summary
Following an incident that required law enforcement at a county facility, the commission directed the county’s risk management office to work with department heads to create or document safety plans for each department and report back.
The Sumner County Commission directed the county’s risk management office to develop department‑level safety and risk‑mitigation plans after commissioners discussed a recent incident at a county facility that required law enforcement.
What the commission requested: Commissioners asked risk management to coordinate with department heads and elected officials to document who to call and how to respond when staff face safety threats, with an eye toward creating a baseline countywide approach to mitigate future incidents. The motion asked risk management to draft a plan and return to the board with recommended actions.
Why it matters: Commissioners said an inconsistent response across departments and facilities can increase liability and risk to county employees. Risk management staff told the board some departments already have policies in place, but documentation and a single point of coordination would help ensure consistent responses and training.
Next steps: Risk management will draft a risk‑mitigation plan and coordinate with department heads on tailored procedures; the board emphasized the plan should be practical and adaptable to departments with elected leadership. Commissioners voted in favor and asked for follow‑up reporting to the board.
Ending note: The board asked risk management to propose initial guidelines and prioritize facilities where incidents have occurred.
