MERRIMAC — As part of its commitment to safety and controlling costs, the police department has received a $2,040 loss-control grant that will be used to purchase ANSI standards-certified reflective vests to increase the visibility and enhance the safety of officers in work zones or directing traffic at night.
The Loss Control Grant is from the Massachusetts Interlocal Insurance Association (MIIA), the municipality's property and casualty insurance provider. MIIA Loss Control Grants are available to its member municipalities who may apply for funds upon recognizing a need in their community. Grants are awarded to fund equipment purchases and to implement training programs that address safety and loss prevention issues. These proactive efforts help avoid accidents and potentially costly claims to protect the municipality, its employees and its citizens.
"These vests will help assure my officers are safe when working in and around the roadways," said police Chief Eric Shears. "I am pleased that we were successful in obtaining these funds from MIIA."
The Massachusetts Interlocal Insurance Association is the nonprofit insurance arm of the Massachusetts Municipal Association. As a member-based organization, MIIA's only focus is to provide excellent service and quality risk management solutions to Massachusetts municipalities and related public entities. MIIA insures nearly 400 cities, towns and other public entities in Massachusetts. For more information, visit www.emiia.org and www.mma.org.
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