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NIRMA Online University Training with Lexipol
As we reach the halfway point of the year, many of our member county officials begin worrying about how they will complete their required continuing education hours. And, when incidents arise that justify targeted or broad staff training or re-training in a particular...
Welcome, Keith County Ag Society, our 120th Member!
We're pleased to announce the addition of the Keith County Agricultural Society to the NIRMA program effective May 5. They are the first member to join during 2026. And, they raise the total membership to a nice, round number - 120 in all! This total includes our 85...
Teamwork, One Brick at a Time at Our Spring Seminars
It's a wrap on our Spring Spotlight Seminar Series, Risk Management is a Team Sport. Held at five regional locations during April, keynote speaker Charlie Colon's message and our team challenge revealed some important risk management lessons. In case you missed it,...
Cyber Criminals are Impersonating County Zoning Officials
This alert is for county planning/zoning officials. An emerging cyber scam has been brought to our attention by the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency. In this scam, cyber criminals are impersonating county planning/zoning officials to send realistic-looking...
Immigration Updates for County Law Enforcement & Corrections
This post is intended for NIRMA member counties, and in particular county boards, sheriffs, and jail directors, to track the rapid immigration-related developments occurring under the current Federal Administration and at the Nebraska state level. It is a list of key...
Cyber Security Keypoints from the County Network Security Cooperative
NIRMA is dedicated to continuing to provide members with a variety of cybersecurity resources. The downloadable infographics produced by the County Network Security Cooperative are perfect for posting anywhere employees gather, such as a bulletin board or refrigerator...
Safety Shorts
Lithium-Ion Battery Safety
By: Chad Engle, Loss Prevention Manager and Safety Specialist Earlier this month, I attended the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP)...
Small Flags, Big Risk: Marking Road Hazards the Correct Way
By: KC Pawling, Road Safety and Loss Prevention Specialist County road systems often present unique safety challenges, particularly when temporary...
The #1 Threat to First Responders Isn’t What You Think
By: Todd Duncan, Law Enforcement and Safety Specialist Most law enforcement and corrections professionals spend their careers preparing for active...
Use of Force on Restrained Subjects: Legal Risks and Best Practices
By: Todd Duncan, NIRMA Law Enforcement and Safety Specialist THE WHAT One of the highest-risk areas in modern law enforcement litigation is the...
Boat Ramps: High-Risk Assets Requiring Proactive Management
By: Chad Engle, Loss Prevention Manager and Safety Specialist Key Risk Considerations for NIRMA Members Public boat ramps are often viewed as...
Have You Thought About What’s Inside Your Cab?
By: KC Pawling, NIRMA Road Safety and Loss Prevention Specialist When we think about vehicle and equipment safety, most attention is placed on...
Law Enforcement Roll Call Training
July 2026 – Roll Call Training
High Risk Critical Task / Off Duty Actions The purpose of this bulletin is to review safety guidelines for carrying firearms and responding to...
June 2026- Roll Call Training
High Risk Critical Task: Property and Evidence The policy of the Sheriff’s Office is to provide for the reasonable safekeeping of all recovered...
May 2026 – Roll Call Training
High Risk Critical Task: Officer Involved Domestic Violence It is the policy of this Agency to effectively address domestic misconduct involving...
April 2026 – Roll Call Training
High Risk Critical Task: Care, Custody, Restraint, and Transportation of Prisoners Restraining and transporting subjects is a common task performed...
March 2026 – Roll Call Training
High Risk Critical Task / Arrest, Search & Seizure The provisions of the United States Constitution restrict the power of government officials,...
February 2026 – Roll Call Training – Part 2
High Risk Critical Task / Use of Force Any review of law enforcement's use of force must begin by outlining the Constitutional authority on the use...
