Back the Blue Resources

BACKS THE BLUE

WHAT IS “NEBRASKA BACKS THE BLUE?”

It is a movement aimed at getting more Americans to consider becoming law enforcement officials in Nebraska from both within and outside of the state. We are a loose coalition of elected officials, law enforcement officials, and community leaders who want to get the word out: Nebraska wants more peace officers to choose the Good Life. 

LAW ENFORCEMENT JOB OPENINGS IN NEBRASKA

Nebraska offers a full range and wide variety of opportunities available in law enforcement. The Nebraska State Patrol is the finest statewide agency in the nation. 

Our two biggest cities have fantastic large agencies that provide lots of opportunities to advance, or if you want to grow your career in a smaller agency, our small and mid-sized communities have a plethora of options. 

There truly is an opportunity for every person considering a job in law enforcement — and it comes with a low cost of living and competitive salaries. You can find all the latest opportunities at the Nebraska Crime Commission by clicking here. 

 NEBRASKA BENEFITS FOR OUR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS

Since national unrest tore through America’s urban centers in 2020, Nebraska has doubled down on our commitment to supporting our men and women in blue. 

Here’s just a few of the ways that we’re supporting law enforcement in our communities: 

Law Enforcement Attraction and Retention Act

In 2022, before he entered Congress, Rep. Flood was the proud cosponsor of the Law Enforcement Attraction and Retention Act in the Nebraska Legislature. This bill provided a variety of cash incentives for individual officers to help law enforcement agencies retain their workforce. It received nearly unanimous approval from the body. Click here for more information.

First Responder Recruitment and Retention Act

In the 2023, State Senator Eliot Bostar offered and passed the First Responder Recruitment and Retention Act, which allows for sworn officers and their dependents to receive a 100% tuition waiver at any state university, college, or community college that is good for five years. Click here for more information. 

Qualified Immunity

While some states have repealed traditional protections for law enforcement, Nebraska has continually maintained qualified immunity. This is critical to ensuring that law enforcement officers can do their jobs without the threat of frivolous lawsuits or complaints.