Hundreds of local, state and federal law enforcement officials and prosecutors converge on Kearney, Nebraska Wednesday through Friday for the 29th annual Criminal Justice and County Attorney’s Conference.

The conference, organized by the Nebraska Law Enforcement Coordinating Committee is designed to bring training to law enforcement officials and prosecutors in the latest topics impacting the criminal justice system.

The conference is hosted each year by the United States Attorney’s Office and the Nebraska County Attorneys Association. It was one of very few conferences in the nation that combines training for both law enforcement officers and prosecutors.

This year’s topics include:
Officer Shooting Survival Story
Legislative and Supreme Court Updates
Stress and Burnout in the Criminal Justice System
Confessions/Admissions for Law Enforcement and Prosecutors
Drug Court Updates and Law Enforcement’s Role
Opioid Crisis
Body Worn Cameras
Prosecutor Best Practices
Restorative Justice Models
Human Trafficking

Awards will be presented during the Thursday May 19, 2016 banquet, by United States Attorney Deborah R. Gilg, to criminal justice officials for their outstanding contributions to the criminal justice system and their communities.