EAGLE Award Winners 2025
The winners of the ninth annual EAGLE Awards included projects of varying size, scope, and type. They are a blend of risk management and safety, as well as real life examples of innovation by our Members. This year, the EAGLE Award applications broke an all-time record with 12 applications; six was the most received in the past. Five of the 12 applications were approved to receive an EAGLE Award. Congratulations to the winners!
EAGLE Award winner spotlight videos coming soon!
CIRA—Excellence in Law Enforcement
Annual Police Chief’s Forum
The California Intergovernmental Risk Authority (CIRA) created the Annual Police Chiefs Forum to strengthen engagement with law enforcement leaders and reduce risk exposure. The POST-certified event brings together command staff from across member agencies to collaborate on emerging issues such as use of force, documentation, and supervision tools. The Forum fosters meaningful dialogue, peer learning, and proactive risk management strategies that improve outcomes for both agencies and the public
Placer County—Other (Public Service Announcement)
1 Pill Can Kill
In response to a dramatic rise in fentanyl deaths, Placer County launched the award-winning 1 Pill Can Kill Placer campaign. Through powerful storytelling, community partnerships, and youth education programs, the campaign raised awareness about the dangers of counterfeit pills. The Emmy- and EPIC Award-winning public service announcement, along with school assemblies and outreach efforts, has reached more than 40,000 students and helped reduce fentanyl-related deaths across the county.
Trindel Insurance Fund—Other (Leveraging Pool Members)
Annual Road Conference
Trindel’s Annual Roads Conference unites 12 member counties for education, collaboration, and hands-on safety training. The two-day event features expert-led sessions, peer roundtables, and the popular “Equipment Olympics,” promoting teamwork and safe operations. By pooling resources and rotating hosts, the conference delivers high-impact training on a modest budget—strengthening safety culture and morale while building a network of professionals committed to safer rural roads
Tulare County—Innovation & Excellence in Developing of a Risk Management Program
Speed Monitoring for County Vehicle drivers
Tulare County implemented a GPS-based monitoring program to reduce speeding among county vehicle operators. By establishing baseline data and then issuing departmental reports for vehicles exceeding 80 mph, the county effectively improved driver accountability and reduced liability risks. The data-driven program promotes safe driving, reduces maintenance costs, and enhances the county’s public image—all with minimal investment and high potential for replication by other agencies.
Yuba County—Other (Overcoming Adversity)
Active Shooters
Yuba County’s Human Resources and Sheriff’s Department collaborated to launch an innovative Active Shooter Training and Drill Program—a comprehensive effort to prepare county employees for workplace violence scenarios. Combining classroom instruction with realistic, scenario-based drills, the program strengthened interagency coordination and compliance with new state workplace safety laws. The initiative promotes readiness, confidence, and a culture of safety that other agencies can easily adopt