Mar 29, 2023 | Law Safety, Safety Shorts
By Todd Duncan, Law Enforcement and Safety Specialist Response To Non-Criminal Barricades Law enforcement officers are increasingly encountering difficult and often complex situations involving individuals in the community experiencing mental health crisis. Despite...
Mar 1, 2023 | Law Safety, Safety Shorts
By Todd Duncan, Law Enforcement and Safety Specialist This month’s Safety Short will highlight two NIRMA members who were recently caught in the act of exemplifying safety, security, and collaborative partnerships in their respective counties. Knox County Sheriff Don...
Feb 2, 2023 | Law Safety, Safety Shorts
By Todd Duncan, Law Enforcement and Safety Specialist In last month’s Safety Short, we looked at the power of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command System (ICS) in helping first responders bring order to chaotic situations. In this...
Jan 17, 2023 | Law Safety, Safety Shorts
By Todd Duncan, Law Enforcement and Safety Specialist If you have spent any time in a law enforcement leadership role, you know what it is like to be faced with taking charge of a chaotic situation. For example, consider the following scenario: Law enforcement...
Dec 2, 2022 | Law Safety, Safety Shorts
By Todd Duncan, Law Enforcement and Safety Specialist ‘Tis the season for Nebraska winter weather, and this means performing routine and critical operations in less-than-ideal or sometimes even hazardous conditions. As a law enforcement officer, working in hazardous...
Nov 7, 2022 | Law Safety, Safety Shorts
By Todd Duncan, Law Enforcement and Safety Specialist When a motor vehicle crash occurs on a county road or involves a county driver, there is a possibility someone involved will allege the county is at fault. The purpose of this Safety Short is to discuss ways that...
