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Planning and Building & Safety Are Now One Department

The Planning Department and Building & Safety have joined together to make services easier to access and use. You’ll now find both under the new Planning and Development Services Department.

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Police

History

Fallen Officers

Honoring our seven officers, tragically killed in the line of duty.

Chiefs

Department employees and interns poured over historical documents and online archives to gather information on our past chiefs.

By Decade

A 100 year history of the Lincoln Police Police Department by decade from 1870s - 1970s.

Diversity

A commitment to reflecting our community.

Canine Unit

A history of our canines and their handlers, introduced in 1961.

Vehicles

With the valuable assistance of Clair Lindquist and Dave Thurber, we have compiled a listing of Lincoln Police Department vehicles, with images and bits of related history.

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