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The 902 Podcast

Lancaster County Sheriff"s Office

The 902 Podcast is the official podcast of the Lancaster County Sheriff"s Office in Lincoln, Nebraska. On each episode, Sheriff Wagner will be joined by command staff and other special guests to take listeners inside LSO to discuss topics like recruiting, public safety technology, and operations to keep Lancaster County safe. Join us for behind-the-scenes access to all that"s happening at LSO. This podcast is produced by the Lancaster County Sheriff"s Office.

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Episode 61 - The Lancaster County Attorney's Office

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2024/07/01

Lancaster County Attorney Pat Condon and Chief Deputy Lancaster County Attorney Chris Turner join Captain John Vik, Chief Deputy Ben Houchin, and Sheriff Terry Wagner to discuss the Lancaster County Attorney's Office. While prosecuting criminal cases in Lancaster County is one of their main duties, there's much more than that. Listen in to learn about the Lancaster County Attorney's Office, its mission, its people, and how it interacts with LSO working to make Lancaster County

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Episode 60 - Death Investigations w/ Inv. Alex Kelly

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2024/06/21

Did you know that LSO conducts most coroner investigations in Lancaster County on behalf of the Lancaster County Attorney? In this episode, Investigator Alex Kelly joins Captain John Vik, Chief Deputy Ben Houchin, and Sheriff Terry Wagner to discuss death investigations at LSO. From hospice deaths to homicides, listen to the how and why behind LSO's coroner duties.

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Episode 59 - Law Enforcement Communication w/ Cody...

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2024/05/27

Cody Thomas is the Public Relations Director for the Nebraska State Patrol. On this episode, Cody sat down with Captain John Vik, Chief Deputy Ben Houchin, and Sheriff Terry Wagner to discuss the importance of communication in law enforcement. Cody discusses his background in journalism and radio which he's been able to leverage in his current role of communicating the Nebraska State Patrol's mission to keep Nebraska safe.

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Episode 58 - Into the Storm (20th Anniversary of the...

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2024/05/20

As first responders, our deputies are often some of the first to arrive on the scene after severe weather strikes. This included the Hallam Tornado which destroyed most of the village on May 22, 2004. 20 years after the Hallam Tornado, Sheriff Wagner, Chief Deputy Houchin, and Captain Vik sat down with Sgt. Jason Mayo, Dep. Kory Lehr, and Dep. Zach Meyer to discuss three different tornados that impacted Lancaster County over the last two decades. Listen in as they talk about what it's like to

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Episode 57 - Below 100

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2024/05/13

For Police Week 2024, Captain Vik walks through the Below 100 program and how it aims to improve officer safety throughout law enforcement. This overview touches on the 5 tenets of the program which are: Wear your belt. Wear your vest. Watch your speed. WIN - What's important now? and Remember: Complacency kills!

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Episode 56 - New Recruit Panel

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2024/04/30

Have you ever wondered what it's like to apply to become a deputy sheriff? Or what life at the academy is like? In this episode, Chief Deputy Houchin, Captain Vik, and Sara Sump sat down with four of LSO's newest deputies to ask them about the application process, the academy experience, and beyond. Check out www.JoinLSO.com to learn how YOU can become a deputy with LSO!

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Episode 55 - April 2024 News & Updates

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2024/04/08

Captain Vik sits down with Sheriff Wagner and Chief Deputy Houchin to catch up on the latest happenings from inside the Lancaster County Sheriff's Office. Moving administrative office back after the latest remodel. Spring shift bid changes. Hiring updates. An ongoing officer-involved shooting investigation. Scams and fraud cases.Episode Music Credits: Vittoro by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue) Rodney Skopes by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue)

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Episode 54 - Severe Weather Awareness w/ Becky Kern

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2024/03/25

Becky Kern is a Lead Meteorologist at the National Weather Service Office in Omaha, Nebraska. Becky joined Captain John Vik and Sara Sump to discuss the National Weather Service (NWS) and severe weather awareness as we move into spring.Becky's background. The NWS mission and history. NWS products and services. Staff and career options. The weather watch/warning process. Mesoscale discussions. Severe weather precautions. "Snow squalls" and other hazards.

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Episode 53 - Motor Vehicle Pursuits

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2024/03/20

The Lancaster County Sheriff's Office saw an over 100% increase in vehicle pursuits from 2019 to 2023. In this episode, Sheriff Wagner, Chief Deputy Houchin, and Captain Vik discuss LSO's pursuit policy and the factors deputies and supervisors weigh when determining whether to pursue a vehicle.

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Episode 52 - Sir Robert Peel's 9 Principles of Policing

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2024/03/05

In 1829, Sir Robert Peel established the London Metropolitan Police Force. He became known as the “Father of Modern Policing,” and his commissioners established nine principles of policing that remain as crucial and urgent today as they were two centuries ago. In this episode, Captain Vik unpacks Sir Robert Peel's 9 Principles of Policing and how they relate to modern-day operations at the Lancaster County Sheriff's Office.

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Episode 51 - The Legislative Side of Public Safety

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2024/02/29

Sheriff Wagner and Chief Deputy Houchin sit down with Captain Vik to discuss pending legislative bills impacting public safety in Lancaster County. Hear their thoughts on why law enforcement agencies need to be involved in the legislative process. Hear about legislative bills related to the elimination of handgun purchase permits, changes to asset forfeiture laws, and more in this episode.

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Episode 50 - Law Enforcement Communication w/ Cynthia...

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2024/02/19

Cynthia Lewis is a faculty member with the FBI's Training Division at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia where she has been a communications instructor since 2004. In this episode, she joins Captain Vik, Sheriff Wagner, and Chief Deputy Houchin to talk about the FBI Training Division and the importance of law enforcement communication.Cynthia's background. The FBI Training Division. Ongoing training. The FBI National Academy program. The University of Virginia. Importance of communication in

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Episode 49 - Inside the FBI's Omaha Field Office w/...

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2024/02/12

FBI Special Agent in Charge Eugene Kowel sat down with Sheriff Wagner, Chief Deputy Houchin, and Captain Vik to discuss the Federal Bureau of Investigation and how it functions locally within the Omaha Field Office which extends across Nebraska and Iowa. Gene discussed the FBI's mission, priorities, threats, and partnerships with state and local agencies right here in Lancaster County.

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Episode 48 - Force Investigations

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2024/02/06

Inv. Jeremy Schwarz returned to the show to discuss LSO's combined Force Investigations Team (FIT). This team is made up of LSO and LPD personnel assigned to investigate use-of-force incidents including officer-involved shootings. Learn about why the team was created and how it's deployed in this episode with Sheriff Wagner, Chief Deputy Houchin, and Captain Vik.

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Episode 47 - State of the Office with Sheriff Wagner

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2024/01/29

Sheriff Wagner shares highlights and statistics from 2023 in his State of the Office review. Personnel updates. Service Awards. Division statistics.

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Episode 46 - Scams & Consumer Protection w/ Josh Planos

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2024/01/22

Josh Planos serves as the VP of Communications & Public Relations for the Midwest Plains chapter of the Better Business Bureau. In this episode, Josh joined Captain Vik, Sheriff Wagner, and Sara Sump to discuss how consumers can protect themselves against scams and deceptive business practices. Josh's background. The Better Business Bureau - origins, mission, and services. Law enforcement impersonation. Frequent types of scams. What you can do. BBB's ScamTracker. LSO/BBB partnership

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Episode 45 - Crash Reconstruction

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2024/01/15

Sgt. Drew Bolzer returned to the show to talk about LSO's Crash Reconstruction Team which he oversees. Listen in as he visits with Sheriff Wagner, Chief Deputy Houchin, and Captain Vik about the training and expert skills of traffic crash reconstructionists right here at the Lancaster County Sheriff's Office. Drew's path to crash reconstruction. Crashes vs. Accidents. Training. Equipment. Math & Physics. Vehicle autopsies. Airbag Control Modules. Academic Partnerships.

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Episode 44 - License Plate Readers (LPRs)

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2024/01/08

LSO leverages technology to combat crime and enhance public safety in Lancaster County. Law enforcement uses License Plate Reader (LPR) technology to take pictures of vehicle license plates which are then compared to existing law enforcement databases of Amber Alerts, stolen vehicles, and vehicles wanted in connection with criminal activity. In this episode, Sgt. Jason Mayo sat down with Sheriff Wagner, Chief Deputy Houchin, and Captain Vik to address what the technology does and, more importantly,

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Episode 43 - New Year's Resolutions

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2023/12/31

Captain Vik looks back at 2023 with help from three law enforcement colleagues. Chris Golden serves as the Assistant Chief of Police at the Bartlett Police Department in Bartlett, TN. Josh Jefferson is a Division Chief with the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) stationed in the Washington DC area. Steve Robson is a Colonel with the Broward County Sheriff's Office in Fort Lauderdale, FL. In this episode, the group will look back on successes and wins from their respective agencies in

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Episode 42 - Merry Christmas from LSO

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2023/12/24

Merry Christmas from all of us at the Lancaster County Sheriff's Office! Our gift to you is a recap of the top ten 902 Podcast episodes from 2023. But first, we snuck in a little blooper reel for your enjoyment. After listening to clips from the top ten episodes, be sure to stick around for a recording of the poem, "My Christmas Eve" as read by the author, retired Ohio State Trooper Bob Welsh. Thank you to Trooper Welsh for providing LSO with permission to share this great holiday

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