{"id":40822,"date":"2026-04-09T12:06:17","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T18:06:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/update.legislature.ne.gov\/?p=40822"},"modified":"2026-04-09T12:06:17","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T18:06:17","slug":"law-enforcement-requirements-updated","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/update.legislature.ne.gov\/?p=40822","title":{"rendered":"Law enforcement requirements updated"},"content":{"rendered":"

Residency requirements for certain county sheriffs and other law enforcement provisions were updated by passage of a bill April 9.<\/p>\n

\"Sen.
Sen. Bob Hallstrom<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Under LB784, sponsored by Sen. Bob Hallstrom of Syracuse, sheriffs in counties without a metropolitan, primary or first class city are not required to reside in the county when filing for office, but must live in the county or an adjoining county while serving.<\/p>\n

The bill also updates uniform standards for sheriffs\u2019 offices, allowing sheriffs to determine dress and patrol uniform requirements within certain parameters and removing a requirement that uniforms be purchased through a supplier contracted with by the state.<\/p>\n

Finally, LB784 updates continuing education requirements for law enforcement officers. Officers in agencies that employ fewer than 25 full-time officers are required to complete 24 hours annually and officers in larger agencies are required to complete 32 hours annually.<\/p>\n

Annual training includes legal updates and refresher courses on firearms, de-escalation and officer wellness. Refresher courses on vehicular pursuit policies, mental health and substance abuse are required every three years. The requirements do not apply to noncertified conditional officers.<\/p>\n

LB784 passed on a 48-0 vote.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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