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Another Successful Recommitment Cycle
It's a strong start to 2024, with recommitment resolutions for continued participation in the NIRMA program now adopted in 100% of eligible member counties. This solidarity is part of what makes the NIRMA program so successful, and powers its forward momentum. NIRMA...
New Year, New Member!
Effective January 8, 2024 NIRMA grew to 112 members overall with the addition of the Seward County Agricultural Society. Seward County is one of NIRMA's charter members. A warm welcome to the program's 28th county-related public agency member. These entities stand...
Nebraska Safety Council – Membership Mondays Monthly Zoom Call
By Chad Engle, Loss Prevention and Safety Manager Our partners at the Nebraska Safety Council have launched a new resource aimed at helping their members take full advantage of the benefits they provide. During these monthly zoom calls the Nebraska Safety Council...
Three New Ag Societies Make NIRMA 111 Members Strong
The NIRMA program is now 111 members strong! Effective June 12, 2023, the Pawnee County Agricultural Society completed its resolution to join the NIRMA pool. And then effective July 3, 2023, the Hamilton County Agricultural Society officially joined the NIRMA pool....
New I-9 Form
On August 1, 2023, USCIS released a simplified and updated Form I-9. The revised form is shorter and designed to be fillable on mobile devices. Employers should begin using the new form as soon as possible, but must begin using it no later than November 1, 2023, to...
It’s Time to Update Your Required Workplace Posters
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) became effective on June 27, 2023. With this new law came an update to the “Know Your Rights” required workplace poster, and a separate new required workplace poster outlining the PWFA. The FMLA and FLSA posters were also...
Safety Shorts
Money for Minutes: Start the Year Strong!
By Chad Engle, Loss Prevention and Safety Manager Happy New Year to all our NIRMA member friends! As we close the books on 2025 and look ahead to...
Safe Chainsaw Use: Essential Tips for Operators
By K C Pawling, Road Safety and Loss Prevention Specialist Colder weather without snow translates into some ditch clearing activities for most...
Law Enforcement Canine Programs: Managing Risk and Upholding Professional Standards
By Todd Duncan, Law Enforcement and Safety Specialist Law enforcement canine programs are invaluable assets in public safety, providing enhanced...
A Safe and Merry Christmas on the County Roads
By K C Pawling, Road Safety and Loss Prevention Specialist ’Twas the week before Christmas, and all through the shop, The graders were parked, and...
Cyber Security Best Practices for NIRMA Members: Key Recommendations
By Chad Engle, Loss Prevention and Safety Manager County governments face unique cyber security challenges due to their responsibility for sensitive...
Strip and Body Cavity Searches: Balancing Legality, Safety, and Liability
By Todd Duncan, Law Enforcement and Safety Specialist Inmate searches, particularly strip and body cavity searches, remain one of the most...
Law Enforcement Roll Call Training
December 2024 Roll Call Training
Person of Diminished Capacity Every community can expect its law enforcement officers to encounter persons of diminished capacities. This group of...
November 2024 Roll Call Training
Special Operations Law enforcement experience has demonstrated that there are certain high-risk service demands which require specialized units...
October 2024 Roll Call Training
Complaints and Employee Misconduct Pursuant to NRS 81-1414.14, law enforcement agencies shall have a policy regarding accepting and investigating...
Hiring Retention Early Identification System
The policy of this agency is to hire only those people qualified for employment as law enforcement officers. This agency seeks the highest level of...
August 2024 Rollcall Training
Sexual Harassment, Discrimination, Misconduct It is the policy of this agency to prohibit Sexual Harassment or Sexual Discrimination in any form and...
July 2024 Roll Call Training
High Risk Critical Task / Off Duty Actions The purpose of this order is to adopt safety directives and guidelines for carrying firearms and...
