NE LB784

Sheriffs in counties without a metropolitan, primary, or first-class city may reside in the county they serve or an adjoining county, rather than being required to live in the county where they hold office

Annual continuing education requirements for law enforcement officers reduced from 32 hours to 24 hours per calendar year

Certain training topics (de-escalation, mental health, substance abuse, anti-bias/implicit bias, officer wellness, vehicular pursuit policy review) moved from annual requirements to once every three years

Officers are exempt from continuing education requirements in the year they first become certified and in the calendar year of retirement

Continuing education changes become operative January 1, 2027; sheriff residency changes take effect upon the bill's effective date