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Liability Alert: The Risks of “Borrowing” Images from the Internet
If you’re involved in preparing content for your public entity’s newsletters, website, social media...
Warning Signs: Premises Liability & Recreation Activity on Municipal Lands
Does your municipality own or have another interest in land or waters that it...
New Legislation Affording Whistleblower Protections for Peace Officers
If your municipality employs peace officers and you’re involved in decision-making concerning their employment,...
Technology Accessibility Standards Amended Ahead of July 1, 2025 Compliance Deadline
Back in June of 2024, we posted an article concerning House Bill 24-1454, which...
UPDATE: New Requirements to Youth Sports Programs Offered by Statutory Municipalities
In June 2024, we published an article to the CIRSA Blog alerting statutory municipalities...
Mitigating Risk in Local Government Technology Contracts
Local governments greatly benefit from technological advancements in their day-to-day operations and the services...
Embracing the Future: Responsible Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence in Local Government Operations
The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI)—a broad field aimed at creating intelligent machines...
Law Enforcement Liability – More Police Reform in Colorado: House Bill 24-1372 Establishes New Restrictions and Requirements for Use of Prone Restraint
The 2024 Colorado legislative session included additional bills addressing law enforcement operations. Prominent among...
Law Enforcement Liability Resources – Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) September 2024 Report
15 Principles for Reducing the Risk of Restraint-Related Death As you know from CIRSA’s...
New Requirements to Youth Sports Programs Offered by Statutory Municipalities
If you’re a statutory city or town that offers organized youth sports programs or...