Feb 1, 2026 | Law Safety, Safety Shorts
By Todd Duncan, Law Enforcement and Safety Specialist As a law enforcement officer, your sworn oath to support the Constitution means understanding and honoring citizens’ civil rights, including those established by the First Amendment. The First Amendment prohibits...
Jan 2, 2026 | Law Safety, Safety Shorts
By Todd Duncan, Law Enforcement and Safety Specialist Law enforcement canine programs are invaluable assets in public safety, providing enhanced capabilities in detection, tracking, apprehension, and community engagement. However, they also carry significant...
Dec 11, 2025 | Law Safety, Safety Shorts
By Todd Duncan, Law Enforcement and Safety Specialist Inmate searches, particularly strip and body cavity searches, remain one of the most constitutionally sensitive—and operationally dangerous—functions performed within any correctional facility. Every...
Nov 12, 2025 | Law Safety, Safety Shorts
By Todd Duncan, Law Enforcement and Safety Specialist This month’s Safety Short highlights excellent judgment by a NIRMA member employee during a recent vehicle pursuit incident. A Merrick County sheriff’s deputy stopped a driver for speeding at nearly 100 MPH. After...
Oct 16, 2025 | Law Safety, Safety Shorts
By Todd Duncan, Law Enforcement and Safety Specialist In today’s law enforcement and corrections environments, agencies face increasing liability from workplace injuries and motor vehicle crashes. These incidents not only impact employee health and agency resources...
Sep 4, 2025 | Law Safety, Safety Shorts
By Todd Duncan, Law Enforcement and Safety Specialist Nebraska law enforcement officers are sworn to uphold both the U.S. and Nebraska Constitutions, including protections against unlawful seizures and the guarantee of due process. Officers—especially those near state...
