Frequently
Asked Questions (FAQ)
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Question: I
am looking for a
person that is currently in jail or in custody in your state.
How can I find him?
Answer: Victim
Identification and Notification Everyday (VINE)
provides phone and online searching capabilities for people in
custody. Otherwise, the Nebraska
State
Patrol can provide criminal
history background
information but not location information.
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Q.
I
hope you may be
able to provide me with information on a person.
A. The Nebraska State Patrol can provide criminal
history
information.
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3.
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Q.
What
grants are
currently available and where do I get the grant application?
A. Available
grants and grant applications are posted online.
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Q.
Please
tell me how
to find a job application's conviction record or history. Is
there a statewide agency that collects these, or do I need to go to
individual courts?
A. The Nebraska State Patrol can provide criminal
history
information.
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5.
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Q.
Please
let me know
what I can do to support or voice opposition to current or suggested
legislation.
A. People should contact their senator directly, or find your senator.
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Q.
I
am looking for
information about Nebraska's Death Row. Where can I find it?
A. Please contact Department
of Correction Services.
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Q.
Where
would I apply
for a private investigator's license in this state?
A. Please contact Nebraska
Secretary of State.
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8.
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Q.
Are
there any grants within the Crime Commission that might be available to
my organization?
A. Our grant
guidelines and current available grants are posted online.
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Q.
I
would like
information on getting an up-to-date copy of the Nebraska Jail
Standards.
A. Jail
Standard's documentscan be found online.
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Q.
I
am a student
conducting research on crime and related issues. How can I
obtain statistics for Nebraska?
A. The Crime Commission collects data on a variety of areas,
please
refer to our statistical
documents or reports.
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Q.
In
Title 78, all the
chapters are there but chapter 8. Has this regulation been
repealed, reserved, or missing from the Nebraska Secretary of State web
site? If it is missing, could someone from your office email
or regular mail me a copy of the missing chapter.
A. There is no longer a Chapter 8 in Title 78 of the Crime
Commission's Rules and Regulations. You can access all state Rules
and Regulations online.
The Nebraska
statutes are available online.
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Q.
Is
the film/video
library catalog on-line?
A. The film
library
catalog is currently available online. You may contact
Pat Dessel at
402-471-2194 or by email
to request the video or make inquires.
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Q.
I
would like to know
if there are any programs or means by which a small police department
can acquire a vehicle to be used as a patrol car.
A. Equipment needs can be posted for law enforcement agencies to NCJIS.
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Q.
I
received a
brochure entitled "A Guide to Juvenile Court for Parents and
Children". Do you also have a brochure for parents in
neglect/abuse cases in juvenile court?
A. Sorry, we do not have such a brochure.
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Q.
How
do I find a
record of an auto death and possible criminal charges brought against a
driver?
A. Please contact the Nebraska
State
Patrol.
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Q.
How
do I find
accident reports?
A. Please contact the Department
of Roads.
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17.
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Q.
Does
the Crime
Commission have any job openings?
A. All employment opportunities are posted with the Department
of Administrative Services.
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Q.
I
have a strong
interest in law enforcement and I am looking for a good place to learn
to be a police officer.
A. The Nebraska
Law Enforcement Training Center can provide
information. Please contact (308) 385-6030. |
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Q.
I
heard about a class coming up at the end of this month to be
held in Grand Island. Would you be able to supply me with more
information and registration forms?
A. Please contact thehe Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center
in Grand
Island, or visit their website at http://www.nletc.state.ne.us/
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Q.
I
would love to have
a patch/badge or other small article which features your department
logo.
A. The Crime Commission does not have patches or badges to
exchange.
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Q.
I
would like to
request a particular judge to be investigated or I have a complaint
about an attorney.
A. The Crime Commission is not an investigatory agency.
Oversight power and duties are limited to Statute
81-1423 . If you have a complaint about a judge or an
attorney, please file
your complaint.
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Q.
I
was wondering if
there is a new Nebraska Criminal Justice Directory that you would be
able to send me.
A. Please contact Sarah Schoen at (402) 471-2195 or by email.
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Q.
I
am from an
Insurance Company and we would like to find out how we can become a
provider of an attorney legal education course for the state of
Nebraska.
A. The Commission approves CLE units for training of County
Attorneys and their deputies. The curriculum must be job
related. If you wish to review a course you are presenting,
please email them to the Commission, attention Barb McCreight or
email them to her at bmcreig@ncc.state.ne.us. Rules and
Regulation are in Title
78 Chapter 6. A calendar posting CLE courses is online.
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Q.
I
have a complaint
against a law enforcement officer. Who can I compain to?
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A.
The
Commission does not have the authority to investigate or discipline
officers. Your best course of action is to make your complaint to
the agency that employs the officer. They are the ones that have
the ability to address any problems. If your complaint involves
what you believe is a crime, then you can also contact either the
County Attorney, Nebraska
State Patrol or the Attorney General's Office.
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Q.
I
believe that a law
enforcement agency has incorrect criminal history information on my
record. How do I get it corrected?
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A.
You should first
contact the agency holding the record and attempt to get it corrected
through them. If you are unsuccessful, you can contact the
Nebraska
State Patrol and ask them to ensure your record is
correct. If neither of these is successful, you can access the
Commission's appeal process at our Rules and Regulations site, Title
78, Chapter 1.
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Q.
What
is the process
to have an officer's cerification taken away and what are the grounds
for decertification?
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A.
The
decertification process is described in the Commission's Rules and
Regulations, Title
79, Chapter 9.
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Q.
I
would like to get
a permit to carry a concealed handgun. What is the procedure?
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Please contact the Nebraska State
Patrol or visit http://www.nsp.state.ne.us/findfile.asp?id2=252
for information about obtaining a concealed handgun permit.
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Q.
I
am an innocent
victim of a crime and have suffered financial losses because of my
victimization. Does Nebraska provide any victims compensation?
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A.
Yes,
compensation is available within certain guidelines. You can
access the rules and information online.
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