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Lincoln Police Department Records

Police records in Lincoln, Nebraska, are maintained mainly by the Lincoln Police Department for incidents within city limits. The Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office also maintains records for county areas and may hold jail, booking, and sheriff-related reports. Records may include arrest records, incident reports, accident reports, traffic accident reports, call logs, citations, dispatch information, and booking records. Other agencies, such as University of Nebraska-Lincoln Police, may keep records for their jurisdictions. Members of the public may request many records under Nebraska public records law, but access depends on the type of record, whether it exists and is available, applicable fees, privacy protections, and whether the case is active. Records involving juveniles, victims, medical information, confidential sources, or ongoing investigations may be limited, redacted, or withheld.

How to Request Police Records in Lincoln

To request police records in Lincoln, contact the Lincoln Police Department Records Unit for city police reports or the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office for sheriff or county jail records. Requests may be accepted through an online portal, in person, by mail, email, or phone, depending on the agency and record type. Provide as much detail as possible, such as the incident date, report number, location, names of involved persons, and whether you need an incident report, accident report, call record, arrest record, or booking record. Agencies may charge fees for copies, certified copies, printed pages, searches, or digital media. Under Nebraska public records law, agencies generally must respond as soon as practicable and no later than four business days by providing the record, denying the request, or explaining any delay and estimated cost. Staff may contact you by phone, email, or mail if they need clarification or payment. Some records may be redacted, delayed, or denied, particularly those tied to open investigations, juvenile matters, protected personal information, or court restrictions, which is normal under Nebraska public records law.

Lincoln Police Departments

Lancaster County Sheriff's Office

Type: County Agencies

Address: 575 South 10th Street, Lincoln, NE 68508

Phone Number: (402)-441-6500 / Fax: (402)-441-8320

Email: lso@lancaster.ne.gov

Website: http://lancaster.ne.gov/sheriff/

Lincoln Airport Authority Police Department

Type: Other Law Enforcement Agencies

Address: 2400 West Adams St, Lincoln, NE 68506

Phone Number: (402)-458-2480 / Fax: (402)-458-2497

Website: http://home.earthlink.net/~agent15/

Lincoln Police Department

Type: Municipal Agencies

Address: 575 South 10th Street, Lincoln, NE 68508

Phone Number: (402)-441-6000

Website: http://www.lincoln.ne.gov/city/police/

Nebraska Department of Agriculture

Type: State Agencies

Address: 301 Centennial Mall South, Lincoln, NE 68509-4947

Phone Number: (402)-471-2341 / Fax: (402)-471-6876

Email: agr.webmaster@nebraska.gov

Website: http://www.nda.nebraska.gov/

Nebraska Department of Insurance-Insurance Fraud Prevention Division

Type: State Agencies

Address: 941 O Street, Lincoln, NE 68508-3639

Phone Number: (402)-471-2201 / Fax: (402)-471-8334

Email: Charles.Starr@nebraska.gov

Website: https://doi.nebraska.gov/insurers/fraud

Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles Fraud Unit

Type: State Agencies

Address: 301 Centennial Mall South, Lincoln, NE 68509-4789

Phone Number: (402)-471-3832 / Fax: (402)-471-3190

Website: http://www.dmv.nebraska.gov/

Nebraska Department of Revenue

Type: State Agencies

Address: 301 Centennial Mall S , Lincoln, NE 68509-4818

Phone Number: (800)-742-7474

Website: http://www.revenue.nebraska.gov/

Nebraska Emergency Management Agency - Homeland Security

Type: State Agencies

Address: 2433 N.W. 24th Street, Lincoln, NE 68524-1801

Phone Number: (402)-471-7421 / Fax: (402)-471-7433

Website: https://nema.nebraska.gov/preparedness/nebraska-homeland-security

Nebraska Game and Parks Commission

Type: State Agencies

Address: 2200 N. 33rd St. , Lincoln, NE 68503

Phone Number: (402)-471-0641

Email: ngpc.socialmedia@nebraska.gov

Website: http://outdoornebraska.ne.gov/

Nebraska Health and Human Services

Type: State Agencies

Address: 301 Centennial Mall South, Lincoln, NE 68509

Phone Number: (402)-471-3121

Email: DHHS.Webmaster@Nebraska.gov

Website: http://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/default.aspx

Nebraska State Fire Marshal

Type: State Agencies

Address: 246 South 14th Street , Lincoln, NE 68508-1804

Phone Number: (402)-471-2027 / Fax: (402)-471-3118

Email: dennis.baber@nebraska.gov

Website: https://sfm.nebraska.gov/

Nebraska State Patrol

Type: State Agencies

Address: 1600 highway 2, Lincoln, NE 68502

Phone Number: (402)-471-4545

Email: Brenda.konfrst@nebraska.gov

Website: http://www.statepatrol.nebraska.gov/

Nebraska State Racing Commission

Type: State Agencies

Address: 5903 Walker Ave., Lincoln, NE 68507

Phone Number: (402)-471-4155

Email: diane.vandeun@nebraska.gov

Website: http://racingcommission.nebraska.gov/

University of Nebraska at Lincoln Police Department

Type: State Agencies

Address: 300 N 17th St, Lincoln, NE 68588-0634

Phone Number: (402)-472-2222

Email: unl.police@unl.edu

Website: https://police.unl.edu/

FAQs

What is included in a police record from Lincoln?

A police record may include an incident summary, arrest information, citations, accident details, call-for-service information, officer narratives, dates, locations, and names of involved parties when disclosure is allowed.

Are police records in Nebraska public?

Many police records are public under Nebraska public records law, but access is not unlimited. Records may be withheld or redacted for active investigations, juvenile cases, victim privacy, protected personal information, or court orders.

How long does it take to get a police report in Lincoln?

Nebraska agencies generally must respond to a public records request within four business days. The actual time to receive a report can be longer if the report is not finished, the request is broad, fees are due, or legal review is needed.

How do I find arrest records in Lincoln without going to the police station?

You can start by checking online resources from the Lincoln Police Department, Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office, Lancaster County Corrections, or local court systems. You may also submit a records request by email, mail, phone, or an online request form if available.

Can I look up someone’s arrest history in Lincoln online?

Some recent arrest or jail booking information may be available online through local law enforcement, corrections, or court websites. Complete arrest history may not be available in one place and may require requests to the agencies that created or maintain the records.