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OMAG’s Digital Engagement & Media Manager, Matt Burleson, took the stage at the 2026 AGRiP Staff Institute in Minneapolis to present “Using AI to Rebuild Your Pool’s Website.”

Matt shared how AI can be used as a practical tool to rethink and improve a pool’s digital presence, drawing from real-world experience and lessons learned along the way.

The AGRiP Staff Institute brings pooling professionals from across the country together to share ideas, explore emerging issues, and find practical solutions to the challenges pools face today.

We’re proud to see OMAG represented in these conversations and to have Matt sharing his knowledge with fellow pooling professionals!

The Lethality Assessment Protocol (LAP) gives Oklahoma law enforcement a practical, proactive tool for identifying victims of intimate partner violence who may be at high risk of serious injury or death, and connecting them with victim service providers at the scene.

Through our partnership with the Oklahoma Attorney General’s Office, LAP training is available to law enforcement agencies across the state. Agencies can host a training for their team or take advantage of statewide virtual sessions designed to fit a variety of schedules.

Training is available in person or virtually and qualifies for two hours of CLEET continuing education, including mental health credit.

Explore the graphics to learn more about LAP, upcoming virtual training opportunities, and how to bring training to your agency.

Learn more or request training: oklahoma.gov/oag/lap

Does your municipality operate any camps, outdoor programs or recreational campgrounds?

New requirements under Oklahoma HB 1675 are coming, and many municipalities will be affected.

OMAG is actively developing resources to help members understand the new requirements, determine what applies to their operations and prepare for upcoming compliance deadlines.

Swipe through for a quick look at who may be affected, then visit OMAG’s Camp Safety page for additional information and resources.

Learn more: www.omag.org/camp-safety

OMAG was proud to be part of the OML Annual Conference last week. We enjoyed catching up with familiar faces, meeting new municipal leaders, sharing resources, and having conversations about the work happening in cities and towns across our state.

Events like this are a great reminder of what makes Oklahoma’s municipal community so special. The opportunity to learn from one another, build relationships, and work together to better serve our communities.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to visit with the OMAG team, and thank you to OML for bringing municipal professionals from across Oklahoma together. We’re already looking forward to next year!

LELA Class 6 is continuing strong! Session 2 gave officers another opportunity to build on their knowledge through real-world scenarios, thoughtful discussion, and liability-focused training.

Each session helps participants strengthen their understanding of legal considerations, sharpen decision-making skills, and develop practical strategies they can take back to their departments.

We appreciate everyone who joined us for Session 2 and look forward to continuing the learning with this great group!

OMAG is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Carter, City Manager in Sand Springs, to the OMAG Board of Trustees.

Mike brings extensive municipal leadership experience, having served as both a police chief and city manager. His law enforcement background will be especially valuable to the Board as OMAG continues to work with member municipalities on law enforcement risk, claims trends, training, and loss prevention.

His experience leading both a police department and a municipality gives him a unique perspective on the challenges our members face, and we look forward to the insight he will bring to the Board.

Please join us in welcoming Mike to the OMAG Board of Trustees!

Registration is open for OMAG’s Municipal Supervisor Bootcamp, happening January 13–14 in Glenpool!

Designed for current and emerging municipal supervisors, this hands-on training focuses on practical leadership skills you can put to work right away—from setting clear expectations and hiring the right people to providing effective feedback, navigating workplace conflict, and improving team communication.

Participants can also earn 12 CLEET continuing education hours and 12 DEQ continuing education hours.

January 13–14
Glenpool Conference Center
12205 S Yukon Ave., Glenpool, OK

Take time to invest in your leadership and connect with municipal professionals from across Oklahoma. Register today!

Register Here: www.eventcreate.com/e/supervisor-bootcamp

Applications are now open for Class 8 of the OMAG Municipal Leader Academy!

OMLA provides Oklahoma municipal professionals an opportunity to strengthen their leadership skills, grow professionally, and connect with fellow public servants from communities across the state.

Applications are open from September 12 - October 31, 2026.

If you’re ready to invest in your leadership and bring new skills and ideas back to your community, we encourage you to apply!

Apply here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/zrz8mdHGgC

We will see you in a little bit at the Herman and Kate Kaiser YMCA! Bring your swimsuit or your shorts and join us for fun evening of music, activities, food, and drinks!

OML Conference attendees — your Wednesday night plans are covered! 🚌🎶🏹🌊

If you’re registered to attend the 2026 OML Annual Conference next week, join us Wednesday, September 16, from 6–10 p.m. for the Route 66 Municipal Retreat!

We’re taking over the Herman & Kate Kaiser YMCA for a night of swimming, kayaking, fishing, archery, inflatables, basketball, live music, dinner, drinks and more — with shuttle transportation provided from the conference.

Come ready to explore, unwind and enjoy the ride! 🚗💨

📍 Herman & Kate Kaiser YMCA
🗓 Wednesday, Sept. 16 | 6–10 p.m.
🎟 This event is exclusively for registered OML Annual Conference attendees.

A huge thank you to OMAG, BOK Financial, Wright Water and Waste Connections for making the Municipal Retreat possible!

In the latest episode of OMAG All Access, host William Sheppard sits down with OMAG Associate General Counsel Sean McKelvey, Director of Claims David Dalton and Risk Management Specialist Hunter Askew to discuss proper sanitary sewer overflow response.

From documenting the scene and conducting CCTV inspections to communicating with affected residents and notifying OMAG, this episode provides practical guidance to help municipalities respond consistently and protect themselves throughout the claims process.

The key takeaway? Have a plan, follow it every time and think before you speak.

Listen now: https://omagallaccess.buzzsprout.com/