Law Enforcement Organizations Endorse Ricketts

The Nebraska State Troopers Association, the Nebraska Conservation Officers, and the State Law Enforcement Bargaining Council today endorsed Pete Ricketts’ bid for governor.

“It is an honor today to be able to announce the support of the State Troopers Association of Nebraska and the State Law Enforcement Bargaining Council for Pete Ricketts as Governor,” said Brian Petersen, President of the State Troopers Association of Nebraska and the State Law Enforcement Bargaining Council which includes troopers from the Nebraska State Patrol and Conservation Officers from Nebraska Game and Parks. “Mr. Ricketts has taken time to study the issues related to state law enforcement and what makes a law-enforcement officer most effective in best serving the citizens of the state.”

“One of the primary missions of state government is to protect the safety of our citizens,” Ricketts said. “Nebraska’s State Troopers and Conservation Officers do that each and every day, putting their own safety at risk.  They deserve our support.”

At a press conference today with Peterson in Omaha, Ricketts outlined his support for the protection of officers’ collective bargaining rights, pension plans, and technology and equipment needs.  He also  committed to establishing open lines of communication with the groups and ensuring them a seat at the table in state policy discussions.