OMAG All Access
OMAG All Access is a podcast that shares relevant information pertaining to Oklahoma municipalities. Check out the new OMAG All Access podcast on all major podcast apps and services for timely, relevant help on municipal issues from your friendly experts at OMAG.
Episodes
78 episodes
Funding Your Water Future - part 1 (ft. Tonya White)
In this episode of OMAG All Access, hosts William Sheppard and Randy Jacox are joined by Tonya White, Water Funding Program Specialist at Garver, to discuss the importance of water and wastewater system master plans and capital improve...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 77
•
19:10
Root Control and I&I (ft. Brian Conroy)
In this episode of OMAG All Access, host William Sheppard, Director of Risk Management at OMAG, is joined by Randy Jaycox and Brian Conroy from Duke’s Root Control to discuss innovative solutions for maintaining mu...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 76
•
25:29
Blackmon Mooring Restoration Services (ft. Abby Whitaker)
In the latest episode of OMAG All Access, Risk Manager William Shepard sits down with Abby Whitaker of Blackmon Mooring to discuss the critical role of restoration services in municipal preparedness and recovery. From fire and water da...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 75
•
10:44
Manhole Rehabs (ft. Asa Baker)
In this episode of OMAG All Access, host Randy Jacox is joined by Asa Baker of Midwest Infrastructure Coatings to explore innovative approaches to manhole rehabilitation. Asa breaks down the advantages of protective polyurea coatings, ...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 74
•
17:48
Sewer Technology (ft. Josh Pandian & Randy Jacox)
Have you ever wondered how to keep your city’s sewer system running smoothly and avoid costly backups? In this episode of OMAG All Access, Josh Pandian from Key Equipment & Supply and OMAG’s own Randy Jacox discuss the essential tools, tech...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 73
•
30:24
Developing a Policing Plan (ft. Mike Carter)
In this episode of OMAG All Access, host Bill Tackett is joined by Mike Carter, the City Manager of Sand Springs, Oklahoma, who recently spoke at the OMAG Law Enforcement Showcase about the creation of a transformative "policing plan."...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 72
•
18:45
Lexipol Policy and DTBs (ft. Mike Antu and John Massey)
In this episode, OMAG Law Enforcement Specialist Kevin Katz chats with Mike Antu and John Massey from Lexipol, along with OMAG Associate General Counsel Ambre Gooch. They discuss Lexipol policies and Daily Training Bulletins (DTBs), which are v...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 71
•
23:06
City Manager's Report - McAlester, OK (ft. Dave Andren & Adrian O'Hanlon)
In this episode of OMAG All Access, host Suzie Paulson sits down with McAlester City Manager Dave Andren and Public Information Officer Adrian O'Hanlon to discuss the comprehensive report they've developed for the city and its offi...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 70
•
20:04
When to Call OMAG (ft. Kyle Waid)
In the event of a critical incident, timely and proper reporting to OMAG is essential. The following situations require immediate notification to ensure appropriate response and support:Officer Involved ShootingDeath in Cus...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 69
•
9:32
Unlocking Opportunities: Upcoming OMAG Events and Training
Hosted by Bill Tackett, OMAG's Director of Strategic Partnerships and Initiatives, this episode features special guests William Sheppard, OMAG’s Risk Management Director, and Kevin Katz, OMAG Law Enforcement Specialist.Listen as t...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 68
•
16:03
OMAG Worker's Comp Coverage (ft. Toye Waid)
On this episode of OMAG All Access, join OMAG Director of Risk Management, William Sheppard, as he sits down with Toye Waid from Consolidated Benefits Resources (CBR). Discover how CBR is crucial in helping OMAG streamline Workers' Comp claims....
•
Season 1
•
Episode 67
•
8:16
Active Bystandership for Law Enforcement (ft. Greg Hanna and Scott Fraser)
Years of academic research and on-the-ground experience have shown us that effective active bystandership can be taught. The Center for Innovations in Community Safety, partnering with global law firm Sheppard Mullin, has created ABLE* (Active ...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 66
•
19:58
OMAG's Online Training Initiative (ft. William Sheppard)
Online learning offers a versatile and accessible avenue for education, breaking barriers of time, distance, and resources. Its value lies in its flexibility, allowing learners to access a wide array of courses and materials from anywhere with ...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 65
•
12:18
Know & Live Your Why, Why it Matters (ft. Wes Martin)
Join OMAG’s Professional Development & Training Analyst Lori Mueller as she interviews Oklahoma Municipal HR Expo Keynote Speaker, Wes Martin from Grovity Leadership about Knowing and Living your Why.Listeners can expect to gain a gr...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 64
•
20:50
Did You Know- HR-related Value Added Services (ft. Monica Coleman)
In episode 63, Monica Coleman and Ambre Gooch, two of OMAG’s attorneys, engage in an insightful conversation, shedding light on a myriad of HR-related value-added services OMAG offers its members free of charge. Learn more by visi...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 63
•
12:07
School Resource Officers (ft. Ambre Gooch)
In episode 62, OMAG’s Law Enforcement Specialist Kevin Katz and Associate General Counsel Ambre Gooch discuss how a municipality can help a school district through the assignment of a municipal law enforcement officer as a school resource offic...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 62
•
16:31
Did You Know: Municipal Budgets & Open Records Act (ft. Jeff Bryant)
In episode 61, Jeff Bryant and Ambre Gooch, two of OMAG’s attorneys, discuss some of the value-added services the Legal Department at OMAG provides OMAG members. In particular, Jeff answers questions posed to him about municipal budgeting and t...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 61
•
18:25
Big Trash Collection, Municipal Pick-up & Resident Drop-off Programs (ft. Jerry Summers)
On episode 60 of the OMAG All Access podcast, join Kip Prichard and Jerry Summers as they explore the ins and outs of Midwest City's big trash collection program, a community initiative that's more than just about getting rid of unwanted...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 60
•
10:30
The Gift of Feedback (ft. Lori Mueller)
In Episode 59 of OMAG All Access, Bill Tackett interviews OMAG's Professional Training & Development Analyst, Lori Mueller about the gift of feedback.If you've ever felt nervous about giving someone feedback, you're not alone. Most ...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 59
•
23:01
Lexipol Training for OMAG Members (ft. Billy Carter & Jason DeLonais)
This episode of OMAG All Access, hosted by Bill Tackett and featuring OMAG Law Enforcement Specialists Billy Carter and Jason DeLonais, explores the world of Lexipol Training for municipal police officers and discovers how OMAG's extraordinary ...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 58
•
12:57
Front-line Leader Academy (ft. Lori Mueller)
This episode, hosted by Director of Strategic Initiatives & Partnerships, Bill Tackett, features an interview with Lori Mueller, Professional Development & Training Analyst about the OMAG Municipal Front-line Leader Academy. A program d...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 57
•
14:45
Developing a Policing Plan (ft. Mike Carter)
Risk management is defined by ISO 31000 as the effect of uncertainty on outcomes.A policing plan helps reduce uncertainty by involving all stakeholders in creating expectations for how municipal administration, the community, and members...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 56
•
18:45
Mitigating the Mess (ft. Wes Buell)
This episode hosted by Claims Supervisor, Brad Doublehead, focuses on what to do after you have received storm, water, or fire damage and how to best prevent additional damages from occurring.For more information, please visit www.omag....
•
Season 1
•
Episode 55
•
19:00
OKIE811 (ft. M.G. Govia)
This episode features M.G. Govia from OKIE811 talking about understanding underground damage prevention laws, understanding the OKIE811 locate ticket process, digging test holes safely, documenting the digging process, as well as reducing preve...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 54
•
25:44
Common Bonds: Oklahoma Pets (ft. Kelly Burley)
Kelly Burley is the Executive Director of Common Bonds, a non-partisan leadership network that is uniting communities on behalf of humane outcomes for cats and dogs. The mission of Common Bonds is to connect municipalities with animal welfare r...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 53
•
20:01