Sep 04, 2021

Sarpy County creates force to monitor use of force by police

Posted Sep 04, 2021 11:55 AM

PAPILLION, Neb. (AP) — Law enforcement officials in Sarpy County have announced measures to help police the police.

The county announced in a news release this week that several agencies within the county — including the Sarpy County Sheriff's Office, Papillion, La Vista ad Bellevue police departments and the Sarpy County Attorney's Office — have collaborated to create the Sarpy County Force Investigation Team.

The team's focus will primarily be on officer use-of-force incidents that result in serious bodily injury or death, and team members will receive ongoing specialized training in use-of-force.

The Sarpy County Sheriff’s Office also announced Thursday that it will issue 42 body-worn cameras for each of its road patrol deputies.