The Lincoln Police Department employs interns during spring, summer and fall semesters. We average 4-6 interns each semester but this number depends on the needs of particular units within the department. The Lincoln Police Department accepts interns from any accredited institution. Complete an Internship Application(PDF, 739KB).
Requirements:
- Minimum 2.5 GPA
- Acceptable criminal history
- Good references
- Internship must be for college credit
Potential openings include:
- Records Unit
- Special Victims Unit
- Education & Personnel
- Crime Prevention
- Mental Health Liaison
- Crime Analysis
- Management Services
- Victim Assistance
- ID/Fingerprinting
Internships have proven to be an excellent experience for students as well as a great introduction to law enforcement at the Lincoln Police Department. It is the perfect stepping stone for students interested in becoming a police officer.
For additional information, contact Office Specialist Dawn Moore in the Education and Personnel Unit at (402) 441-7809.
The volunteer program was developed in the summer of 1991. It was constructed for two basic purposes: to support its employees and to give people in the community an opportunity to provide their time and talent to the police department. Volunteering is very rewarding and a great way to not only "give something back to the community" and meet new people, but to learn and be trained in new skills.
We are currently taking volunteers to assist in the following categories:
- Completion of Quality Service Audits/Surveys
- Background investigations for potential recruits
- Video assistance during recruit academies & projects
We are proud of our volunteers and the valuable services they provide. We strive to make it a positive experience for our volunteers and the department. Please contact our Office Specialist, Dawn Moore, at 402-441-7809 or send an email with additional questions.
To complete a Volunteer Application(PDF, 739KB).
What is exploring, you may ask?
Law Enforcement Explorers is a hands-on program sponsored by the Boy Scouts of America and Learning for Life. It is open to youth between the ages of 14 (or completed 8th grade) and 20 years old, interested in a career in law enforcement or a related field in the criminal justice system.
The program offers the youth personal awareness of the criminal justice system through training, practical experiences, competition, and other activities. Additionally, the program promotes personal growth through development of their character and self-confidence, respect for the law, physical fitness, patriotism, and leadership skills.
The Lincoln Police Explorer Post #575 meets Wednesday evenings and reviews various police training topics, skills and practices. We also have LOTS OF FUN! Anyone interested in becoming a member should contact one of the advisors listed below.
Join us June 8-9, 2024 for The Lincoln Challenge: Law Enforcement Explorers Competition
Officer Sara Mueller
Advisor
lpd1819@cjis.lincoln.ne.gov
402-441-8674
531-249-9977 (cell)
Officer Alyssa Dirks
Advisor
lpd1840@cjis.lincoln.ne.gov
402-441-6000
Officer Corbin Eisenmenger
Advisor
lpd1813@cjis.lincoln.ne.gov
402-441-6000
Officer Brian Poole
Advisor
531-249-9883
Officer Jason Hellmuth
Program Chair
lpd1334@cjis.lincoln.ne.gov
402-441-6514
The inception of the Lincoln Chaplaincy Corps started with a proposal in May of 1978 from the People's City Mission and by April of 1981 was a cooperative mission involving the Police and Fire Departments. The People's City Mission had initially focused its activities on a jail ministry. While undertaking this work, the idea of developing an effort to assist police and fire personnel began to unfold. This new ministry would assist police officers and firefighters during their routine response calls when requested to do so.
The concept of an emergency services ministry was presented to the Lincoln Fellowship of Churches, which enthusiastically endorsed the idea. The Police and Fire Chaplaincy Corps began to become a reality. Within a few months the Fellowship of Churches selected those persons that would be invited to participate on the founding advisory board. Invited were representatives from a broad spectrum of denominations and faiths. The advisory board developed mission and goal statements and researched the laws regarding the clergy's rights of confidentiality.
The advisory board adopted the following policies:
- The Chaplaincy Corps should be as ecumenical as possible.
- Chaplains would make referrals to a victim's own pastor or spiritual advisor as well as to the appropriate Human Services agencies.
- Chaplains would not serve in a law enforcement capacity.
- They should operate under a Code of Ethics.
- The Chaplaincy Corps would be independently governed so as to have credibility apart from the agencies they serve.
The Lincoln Police and Fire Chaplaincy Corps is guided by a board of directors with an elected chairperson and vice chair, representative liaisons from the Police and Fire Departments and a permanent emergency operations center (911) board representative, to advise, along with lay representatives. The Administrative leaders, known as the Senior Chaplain and Assistant Senior Chaplain, direct the day to day operations of the Chaplaincy Corps and are the direct contact person for both the Police and Fire agencies. The Senior Chaplain conducts the regular monthly in-service training updates. These training sessions teach the chaplains how to deal with the various situations to which they may be requested to respond. Training sessions have included dealing with; death and suicide, emotionally distraught persons, domestic violence, fire scene protocol and dangerous and hostile situations. This training has brought fresh depth and diversity to its mission.
New Chaplaincy Corps clergy are mandated to participate in a training program which consists of role playing, radio training, and other work areas pertinent to police recruit training. For many Chaplains, ride-alongs and site visitations with officers and firefighters provide the Chaplains insight into what police and fire officers experience on a regular basis. During this time many Chaplains develop personal relationships with members of both agencies.
A typical tour of duty begins at 9 a.m. and ends 24 hours later. The Chaplains, while on duty, use a portable radio, cell phone, and vehicle provided by the City of Lincoln. At the end of each respective tour the on-duty Chaplain picks up a replacement and is driven home or to work by the oncoming chaplain. During this time the chaplains discuss any pertinent issues necessary for the operation of the next shift. The on-duty chaplain then conducts normal daily activities which will also include attending a police shift meeting and visiting a fire station while keeping in contact with the emergency operations (911) center, which will dispatch the Duty Chaplain when needed.
The Chaplaincy Corps also provides guidance, counseling, and comfort in time of crisis to the Police and Fire personnel. Chaplains serve as a resource to the community when requested by an officer or a citizen in time of personal or family crisis. They may also be dispatched during disasters as requested by emergency personnel.
The Chaplaincy Corps clergy universally testifies as to their growing respect for police and fire personnel and the high quality of professionalism under constant and often severe stress. The success of the Chaplaincy Corps has been the result of the affirmation by personnel who choose to offer the Chaplaincy Corps services to the citizens they serve.
Chaplains are volunteers. Their respective places of worship participate by allowing their clergy to undertake this service to the community in addition to their regular church duties. Support from one's congregation is essential for the task, and most receive overwhelming support from those they represent. Since this service is a 24 hour, on-call basis, a busy day can be an exhausting and sleepless experience. Yet, those who have served in the Chaplaincy Corps have found it to be a very rewarding ministry.
If you desire more information on the Lincoln Police and Fire Chaplaincy Corps contact: Lincoln Fire & Rescue, 1801 Q Street Lincoln, NE 68508 or phone (402) 840-8537.
To complete a Chaplaincy Corps Application(PDF, 739KB).