Presented by: NIRMA and the National Institute for Jail Operations

Webinar Focus:

• Constitutional duty of care
• Court’s analysis- deliberate indifference
• Proactive litigation defense:
  • Sound policy
  • Training
  • Operations

Instructor: Rachel Love

Bio: Rachel Love is a NIJO‑affiliated attorney and partner at Struck Love Acedo in Chandler, Arizona. She focuses on defending correctional agencies, jail systems, and law enforcement in civil rights litigation nationwide, with extensive experience in use of force, inmate deaths and suicides, medical care claims, conditions of confinement, and other high‑risk jail operations.

Point of contact: Todd Duncan tduncan@nirma.info (402) 742-9220

Additional Text: Attendees will receive a link to the webinar recording shareable to others within your agency.

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HR Roundtable

Balancing transparency with public funds and decision-making against employee privacy and confidentiality of certain personnel matters is critical in public employment. This Roundtable will address Nebraska’s Open Meetings Act and Public Records laws, focusing on how they apply to personnel files and employment matters. Participants will learn best practices for handling sensitive information while ensuring compliance with public access requirements.

Hesitant of talking on Zoom?  Send your questions in advance to aconnell@woodsaitken.com with the subject line: “NIRMA Roundtable.”

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Jail Legal Liability for Nebraska Professionals

Featured Presenter: Jeff Carter of Legal & Liability Risk Management Institute (LLRMI)

Jeff Carter is a nationally recognized instructor with LLRMI and a retired Deputy Director of the Fayette County Detention Center in Lexington, KY. During his 20-year corrections career, he trained over 700 recruits, led the CERT team, and commanded the Professional Standards Unit, specializing in Internal Affairs and Gang Intelligence. A certified PREA Investigator Instructor, Jeff conducted over 300 investigations, including 100+ PREA cases. A U.S. Marine Corps veteran, he holds a BS in Corrections and Political Science from Eastern Kentucky University and completed leadership training at the National Institute of Corrections. Jeff now trains agencies nationwide and serves as an expert witness in jail litigation.

What You’ll Learn:

PART 3:
INMATE MEDICAL – BEST PRACTICES FOR CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS

• • Essential inmate medical protocols, including:
    • Intake screening
    • Handling medical requests
    • Medication dispensing
    • Sick-call procedures

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HR Roundtable

The legalization of medical marijuana presents new challenges for Nebraska employers. In this Roundtable, we’ll examine Nebraska’s current laws and regulations with a focus on how counties can maintain safety and compliance. Topics will include drug testing policies and procedures, the standard for reasonable suspicion testing, and accommodating medical marijuana use under disability laws.

Hesitant of talking on Zoom?  Send your questions in advance to aconnell@woodsaitken.com with the subject line: “NIRMA Roundtable.”

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