Civilian Review

Nebraska Police Standards Advisory Council

PSAC

47/100

Summary

The Nebraska Police Standards Advisory Council (PSAC) is the state POST body established under Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 81-1401 to 81-1414.19. Its nine members are appointed by the Governor to four-year terms; eight must be active law enforcement officers, and one is a public member or Jail Standards Board representative. The council certifies, decertifies, suspends, and fines law enforcement officers; revocation is binding and does not require agency consent. It maintains a public list of decertified officers. It does not independently investigate use-of-force incidents.

Independence Scorecard

Independence Score: 47/100 (moderate)
47/100
Weak
Methodology v0.1
AppointmentExecutive appointment
Term length4 years
Removal standardFor cause only
Budget independenceLegislative line item
Subpoena powerNo
Compel testimonyNo
Records accessCase-by-case
Public reports requiredYes
Pre-publication reviewNone — reports published directly

Statute

Name
Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Act
Citation
Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 81-1401 to 81-1414.19
Full text
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Jurisdiction scope

All law enforcement officers certified in Nebraska