LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska law enforcement agencies are slated to get another training tool to help officers who are working on child abuse cases.
Attorney General Doug Peterson announced Wednesday that all of Nebraska's law enforcement agencies will receive an eight-part DVD series with instructions on how to handle reported cases of child abuse.
The DVDs and informational notebooks are aimed at new officers, with lessons such as the proper way to gather evidence and interview children. The series also discusses the role of Nebraska's child advocacy centers and protective services hotline.
Peterson says the materials are intended for officers who have been hired but not yet completed all of their formal training.
The project is a joint effort of law enforcement groups, municipalities and the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services.
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