Opinion No. (1978)

REQUESTED BY: Dear Senator:

You have asked us several questions with regard to the operation of the Nebraska State Patrol. We will answer those questions in the order in which you have asked them.

Your first question is: are civilian employees of the Nebraska State Patrol required to the bonded under section60-432. Section 60-432 provides:

"The superintendent, also designated as colonel, shall, with the approval of the Governor, appoint such subordinate officers of the Nebraska State Patrol as lieutenant colonel, majors, captains, lieutenants, sergeants, corporals, patrolmen, and such other…