The Omaha Police Department is implementing new training protocols for officers during traffic stops, now requiring them to ask every driver, “Do you have a gun in your car?” This shift comes after the state passed a law allowing permit-less concealed carry, known as LB 77, and follows a high-profile incident where an officer drew a weapon during a stop in September.
Deputy Chief of Police Scott Gray emphasizes that this added question aims to enhance safety for both officers and citizens, reducing the risk of misunderstandings regarding firearm possession. The department plans to update its traffic stop analysis forms to track responses regarding firearm disclosure, ultimately striving to improve data collection and awareness surrounding concealed carry laws.
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