Provide for certain Department of Correctional Services employees to be law enforcement officers

Nebraska Legislative Bill 764 (LB 764) redefines the legal definition of "law enforcement officer" to include certain employees of the Department of Correctional Services who are designated as such by the department. This change directly affects correctional staff working in state prisons or facilities who receive formal designation from their department. The bill amends Section 81-1401 of Nebraska law to add these employees to the list of individuals classified as law enforcement officers under state statutes. This adjustment aligns their legal status with existing classifications like state patrol officers and sheriff's deputies, without altering their job duties.