Mar 6, 2025 | Law Safety, Safety Shorts
By Todd Duncan, Law Enforcement and Safety Specialist Achieving agency accreditation through the Nebraska Commission on Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice is more than an exercise in best practices — it is a statutory requirement under Nebraska Revised Statute...
Feb 3, 2025 | Law Safety, Safety Shorts
By Todd Duncan, Law Enforcement and Safety Specialist Disclaimer: The primary focus of this article is the liability associated with negligent hiring and retention of law enforcement officers (LEOs) as well as specific legal requirements for hiring set forth in...
Jan 2, 2025 | Law Safety, Safety Shorts
By Todd Duncan, Law Enforcement and Safety Specialist Inmate Suicide Prevention Inmate suicide is a critical issue in local jails, posing significant emotional, legal, and financial risks. Corrections officers play a vital role in preventing these tragedies. This...
Dec 13, 2024 | Law Safety, Safety Shorts
By Todd Duncan, Law Enforcement and Safety Specialist This month’s Safety Short provides guidance on the legal liability associated with the use of force in jails, emphasizing the standards established in the Supreme Court case Kingsley v. Hendrickson[1] (2015)....
Nov 7, 2024 | Law Safety, Safety Shorts
By Todd Duncan, Law Enforcement and Safety Specialist The Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution safeguards citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures, establishing a crucial balance between individual privacy and the needs of law enforcement. This...
Oct 16, 2024 | Law Safety, Safety Shorts
By Todd Duncan, Law Enforcement and Safety Specialist This month’s NIRMA law enforcement Safety Short will highlight an example of excellent public service by the Gage County Sheriff’s Office with a loss prevention twist. On September 5, 2024, a citizen with...
