This bill amends section 81-1401 of the Revised Statutes Supplement, 2025, to redefine the term "law enforcement officer" and expand the category to include certain employees of the Department of Correctional Services. Specifically, the bill inserts language to designate employees of the Department of Correctional Services as law enforcement officers if they are designated as such by the department. This change allows these employees to be recognized as law enforcement officers under the law, alongside other categories such as members of the Nebraska State Patrol, county sheriffs, and municipal police agency employees.

Additionally, the bill deletes the previous exclusion of Department of Correctional Services employees from the definition of law enforcement officers, thereby allowing for their inclusion under specific conditions. The original section 81-1401 is repealed, indicating a complete overhaul of the definitions and classifications related to law enforcement officers in Nebraska. This legislative change aims to clarify the roles and responsibilities of law enforcement personnel within the state, particularly in relation to correctional services.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 81-1401
Final Reading: 81-1401
Slip Law: 81-1401