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Standards and Training Updates

LB 51 Overview

The passage of LB 51 in 2021 created a number of changes affecting the operations of law enforcement. Provided is the statutory references for the changes. More detailed information is located throughout the website.

  • Areas of Major Impact
    • Definitions of law enforcement officer / agency: Neb. Rev. §81-1401
    • Employment of non-certified officers (NCO): Neb. Rev. §81-1414
    • Continuing education: Neb. Rev. §81-1414 (07)
      • ​Hours and required topics
    • ​PSAC Membership: Neb. Rev. §81-1407
      • ​Changes to membership
    • ​Policy requirements
      • ​Chokeholds: Neb. Rev. §81-1414 (16)
      • Duty to intervene: Neb. Rev. §81-1414 (17)
      • Officer misconduct: Neb. Rev. §81-1414 (14)
    • ​Requires agencies to establish a process to handle complaints against officers: Neb. Rev. §81-1414 (14)
    • Establishes law enforcement agency accreditation requirements and processes: Neb. Rev. §81-1414 (18)
    • Creates a public database for officers who have had certifications revoked or surrendered: Neb. Rev. §81-1414 (19)
    • Clarifies the language for revocation: Neb. Rev. §81-1414
    • Reserve officers: Neb. Rev. §81-1438-1446