Change the number of hours of annual continuing education required for law enforcement officers

LB 73 changes continuing education requirements for Nebraska law enforcement officers. It increases annual hours from 20-28 to 32 for officers in counties with over 40,000 residents (as per census data), while maintaining 20 hours for officers in smaller counties. The bill mandates specific training including de-escalation, mental health, anti-bias education, firearms, and legal updates. The changes take effect January 1, 2026, and apply to all certified officers except those newly certified or retiring in the same year.