Bill

LR 53

Congratulate retired Sarpy County Sheriff Jeff Davis on a successful and impactful career of public service

109th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Rick Holdcroft

Nebraska Legislature adopts a nonbinding resolution praising retired Sarpy County Sheriff Jeff Davis for 50+ years of public service and leadership in school safety.

Adopted

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Summary: Legislative Resolution LR 53

Overview

LR 53 is a non-binding legislative resolution in the Nebraska Legislature congratulating retired Sarpy County Sheriff Jeff Davis on a long and impactful career in public service. The resolution recognizes his more than fifty years of service to the Sarpy County community and outlines notable milestones and initiatives he championed during his tenure.

Purpose and Intent

To formally commend and honor Jeff Davis for his decades of public service and leadership as Sarpy County Sheriff.
To acknowledge the impact of his work on school safety, law enforcement practices, and community programs.
To provide a public record of appreciation and to share copies of the resolution with relevant parties.

Key Provisions and Content

Recognition of Jeff Davis’s career trajectory:
- Began service at age 18 as a dispatcher for the Sarpy County Emergency 911 Operations Center.
- Earned law enforcement certification and rose through the ranks to become Sarpy County Sheriff (sworn in 2005).
Notable initiatives and programs attributed to Sheriff Davis:
- Adoption and promotion of the Standard Response Protocol and Active Shooter Training for school districts and local law enforcement in Sarpy County.
- Implementation or support of programs such as Lifesaver bracelets (tracking bracelets) for people with special needs, including autism, Alzheimer’s disease, and Down syndrome.
Public recognition:
- The resolution notes that his career has earned him multiple awards and titles in recognition of his service.

Affected Parties

Primary: Jeff Davis, the retired Sarpy County Sheriff.
Sarpy County Sheriff’s Office and Sarpy County community (through acknowledgment of initiatives and leadership).
Local school districts and law enforcement agencies in Sarpy County (as beneficiaries of the Safety Protocols and Training programs highlighted).

Procedural and Timeline Details

Introduced: February 26, 2025.
Laid over: February 26, 2025.
Adopted: March 5, 2025.
President/Speaker signed: March 5, 2025.
Status: Adopted (a formal expression of appreciation; not a law and carries no fiscal impact).

Impact and Significance

LR 53 serves as a formal, public acknowledgment of Sheriff Davis’s decades of service and his contributions to community safety and well-being.
As a resolution, it does not alter law or allocate funds, but it publicly documents the Legislature’s appreciation and may serve as a reference for future honors or memorials.

Note: The bill includes references to specific programs (e.g., Lifesaver bracelets, Standard Response Protocol, Active Shooter Training). The language reflects those accomplishments as highlighted by the sponsors.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.