In 2020, PERMA implemented a grant program to entice police members to switch to bulletproof vest outer carriers after research and a PERMA pilot program showed that moving equipment traditionally carried on a duty belt to an outer carrier with...

This year’s 2021 Annual Member Conference hosted 89 different PERMA Members, and over 232 attendees during our three-day virtual conference May 26th to May 28th.  A special thank you to all our speakers, Partners and vendors that were able attend....

2020 Annual Report

The Public Employer Risk Management Association (PERMA), in partnership with the New York State Association of Chiefs of Police (NYSACOP), is pleased to announce the 2021 Awardees of our new Officer Wellness Grant Program.  This Program provides financial assistance to PERMA and...

In partnership with the NYSAFC, PERMA will continue to sponsor their upcoming 2021 Fire and EMS Behavioral Health Workshops: The Price We Pay. The increasing amounts of suicides, alcoholism, drug addiction, and post-traumatic stress all need immediate attention. These regional trainings will examine the behavioral health...

PERMA 2021 Annual Member Conference Registration is Now Open! New York...we have lift off! The PERMA 2021 Annual Member Conference will be held on May 26th, 27th and 28th. We are excited to introduce our interactive virtual event platform that will provide...

Public Employer Risk Management Association, Inc. (PERMA), in partnership with the New York State Association of Fire Chiefs (NYSAFC), has selected the winners for the 2021 Firefighter Risk Reduction MiniGrant Program. Our goal of this program is to financially assist...

Navigate360, a holistic safety company with expertise in risk vulnerability assessments, and Public Employer Risk Management Association (PERMA) are proud to announce a new partnership. Navigate360 and PERMA formed this partnership to provide members with custom risk mitigation solutions to...

You guessed it... We've gone virtual. Mark your calendars for this year's Annual Member Conference. Our Annual Member Business Meeting will be held Friday, May 28th to provide membership with updates on PERMA. Full session and registration details will become...

          Public Employer Risk Management Association, Inc. (PERMA), in partnership with the New York State Association of Fire Chiefs (NYSAFC), is pleased to announce funding opportunities for members through the Firefighter Risk Reduction MiniGrant Program. A...