New tentative agreement between city and police department focuses on recruitment goals

“The new contract ensures OPD officers are compensated appropriately and sets the department up for success in recruiting new ...

Omaha police staffing shortage continues, union wants the gaps filled quicker

A new batch of Omaha police recruits hits the streets in April, leaving crews in the month of March short. "Get the Facts" on ...

Two North Omaha natives make history as city’s first Black mayor and police chief

Two leaders who made history by being the first: Omaha Mayor John Ewing Jr. and former Chief of the Omaha Police Department ...
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Omaha police chief: Officers acted properly in Crawford's traffic stop but issues remain

Omaha police chief Todd Schmadereer provided details on the Sept. 28 traffic stop involving Terence "Bud" Crawford during a press conference. An Omaha Police Department internal investigation into the ...
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3 police officers hurt, suspect dead in shootout at QuikTrip gas station

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT/Gray News) - Three police officers were hurt and a suspect was killed after rounds of gunfire were exchanged at a South Omaha gas station. According to Omaha Police Chief Todd ...