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...
Aug 11, 2025 | Law Safety, Safety Shorts
By Todd Duncan, Law Enforcement and Safety Specialist Employee sexual misconduct is a high-risk area for law enforcement and corrections agencies. Sexual misconduct takes many forms, including workplace sexual harassment and sexual abuse of those in custody. Some of...
Jul 9, 2025 | Law Safety, Safety Shorts
By Todd Duncan, Law Enforcement and Safety Specialist The management of property and evidence in law enforcement can seem like a mundane task, but in reality, it is a high-liability area that demands precision, accountability, and integrity. Improper handling can...
