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