The Risk Management Bureau is responsible for providing a Department-wide, coordinated effort to reduce the frequency of preventable accidents, minimizing the loss of Department resources and controlling liability costs. The Bureau includes the Corrective Action Unit, Field Operations Support Services Unit, Random Drug Testing Unit, Safety Management Unit, the Civil Litigation Unit, Discovery Unit, and the Traffic Services Detail.
The Bureau protects the Department’s interests in civil lawsuits by promptly handling all potential civil litigation cases and pending civil claims through the Civil Litigation Unit. It takes a proactive approach to prevent civil suits and limit Department liability by identifying and evaluating areas and issues of potential risk. Risk issues involving vehicle operation are analyzed and reported upon by the Traffic Services Detail. Information developed through these efforts is provided to Department managers.