LINCOLN, NEBRASKA – Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood will launch Nebraska Backs the Blue. Through Nebraska Backs the Blue, Rep. Flood will work with state and local leaders to recruit and retain more law enforcement officers to Nebraska.
From rural communities to metro areas, Nebraska media have widely reported on the mounting challenge of recruiting law enforcement officers in our state. In recent years, Nebraska has taken steps to address this problem, and this new initiative from Rep. Flood helps spotlight Nebraska as a destination to work in law enforcement.