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The Eques Group Risk Management System

Most major law enforcement agencies have their own Risk Analysis Section which  usually works with their Use of Force Review Section. These larger agencies are keenly aware that police work is inherently risky; our  officers put their lives on the line every minute of every day. At Eques Group  we know risk management is about more than just officer safety; our  research shows that agencies can be held liable for their actions towards civilians and suspects. This is why it’s essential to have an appropriate risk management system in place. 

The Eques Group  now brings a proven systematic approach to risk management for the majority of law enforcement agencies.Let the Eques Group help you at a  time when budgets are problematic. With an economy that is reducing tax  revenues which are leading to tighter budgets for most agencies risk  management considerations are often pushed further down the priority  list.Even when agencies receive significant additional funding, that  money is often earmarked for purposes that do not include risk  management. 

What  exactly does risk management look like for law enforcement? The first  sign of a robust risk management program is an understanding of what  type of lawsuits are commonly faced by these professionals. Dr. Darrell  Ross conducted one of the largest studies to date pertaining to risk  management and law enforcement. The study A Risk Management Analysis of Claims, Litigation, and Losses of Michigan Law Enforcement Agencies: 1985-1999.  Using official records of a risk management entity in Michigan, 15  years of incidents (11,273) were analyzed in order to identify the  trends in third party claims, liability, and losses of police  departments and detention centers. The general findings of the 11,273  claims were provided as well as a detailed analysis of 2,929 claims,  representing 25 common categories in police work and detention  facilities. The findings illustrated the current trends in police  liability and reveal important managerial concerns which could direct  administrators in revising policy and procedures and focus training  endeavors using risk management strategies. According to the research,  the five most common types of claims were in order of occurrence: (1) Auto Accident Without Injury (2) Use of Force (3) Property Damage (4) Pursuit Without Injury (5) False Arrest. 

Excessive  force cases have been making headlines recently, and unfortunately many  individuals are quick to point fingers and lay blame if they feel an  officer has used unnecessary force. Sometimes these claims may be  unavoidable; however, the best way to mitigate losses in these  situations and avoid becoming the next Ferguson, Missouri would be to  have the right policies, training, leadership and community support for  the agency prior to any major incident. 


*These claims are just some of the most common lawsuits our professionals hear about at the Eques Group.  Our seasoned professionals offer decades of specialized knowledge  derived from helping manage and mitigate risks faced by public entities .

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