Oct 11, 2022 | Law Safety, Safety Shorts
By Todd Duncan, Law Enforcement and Safety Specialist The passage of LB 51 in 2021 triggered numerous changes related to law enforcement training requirements, certification, and use of force. While some provisions took effect in 2021, others were set to take effect...
Sep 9, 2022 | Law Safety, Safety Shorts
Todd Duncan, Law Enforcement and Safety Specialist Slow down and be aware—especially at dawn and dusk and in the fall. When we think of fall in Nebraska we think of Husker football, cooler weather, and fall colors. Fall also marks the beginning of deer breeding...
Feb 1, 2022 | Law Safety, Safety Shorts
By Terry Baxter, Law Enforcement and Safety Specialist When was the last time anyone in your agency reviewed policy relating to emergency vehicle operations? When was the last time your agency conducted any type of defensive or emergency driving exercise? Most might...
Jan 1, 2022 | Law Safety, Safety Shorts
By Terry Baxter, Law Enforcement and Safety Specialist On April 11, 2021, Daunte Wright was fatally shot by Officer Kimberly Potter, Brooklyn City Police Department during a traffic stop and attempted arrest on an outstanding warrant in Minnesota. While Wright...
Oct 18, 2021 | Law Safety, Safety Shorts
By Terry Baxter, Law Enforcement and Safety Specialist When you accept the responsibilities of becoming a law enforcement officer, there are many tragic events you will experience throughout your career, but I would think the most traumatic event you could ever...
Sep 1, 2021 | Law Safety, Safety Shorts
By Terry Baxter, Law Enforcement and Safety Specialist I can still remember the first time I drove a patrol car back in 1978, to me it was exciting and I remember feeling empowered, driving a super powerful 1977 Plymouth Fury with operating top lights and siren, all...
