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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 41 - Family Crimes w/ Inv. Joanna Dimas

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2023/12/18

The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) of 1994 provided additional funding and resources to law enforcement agencies, which allowed them to dedicate personnel and programs to better serve crime victims of domestic assault, child abuse, and sexual assault. LSO has assigned a full-time investigator to these cases ever since. In this episode, Investigator Joanna Dimas sits down with Sheriff Wagner, Chief Deputy Houchin, and Captain Vik to discuss the program, her role, and how it makes a difference to

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Episode 40 - Local Outreach to Suicide Loss Survivors...

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2023/12/11

Research has shown that suicide survivors are at an elevated risk for suicide themselves when compared to the general population. That's something that Local Outreach to Suicide Loss Survivors (LOSS) wanted to address and a Nebraska team was started in 2009. In this episode, Nebraska LOSS Team founder Dr. Don Belau and LOSS team member Cynthia Surrounded sit down with Sheriff Wagner, Chief Deputy Houchin, and Captain Vik for a very informative discussion about how the LOSS Team serves the

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Episode 39 - Tyler Goodrich

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2023/12/04

At 7:41 pm on 11/3/2023, Tyler Goodrich left his home near Lincoln, NE - he has not been seen since. Tyler was reported as a missing person by his spouse the next morning at 9:35 am. In the month since he disappeared, we've received numerous tips, theories, and speculation but still, no Tyler. In this episode, you'll hear directly from investigators and friends of Tyler. Sgt. Casey Dahlke, Inv. Jeremy Schwarz, Rachel Barth, and Amanda Meyer sit down with Sheriff Wagner and Captain Vik to

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Episode 38 - Winter 2023 Recruiting Update

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2023/11/27

LSO is gearing up for its final entry-level deputy recruiting process of 2023. Deputy applications will be available from 12/2/2023 through 12/31/2023. In this episode, Captain Vik walks you through the benefits, requirements, and application process to become a deputy at the Lancaster County Sheriff's Office. For more information or to apply, check out www.JoinLSO.com!

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Episode 37 - Organ Donation and Live On Nebraska

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2023/11/20

On October 25, 2017 Colleen Lovett got the news every parent dreads - that her child had been involved in a serious crash. Tragically, Colleen's daughter Ryan Post never recovered from her injuries, but Ryan's story didn't end there. Through the gift of organ and tissue donation, she was able to save the lives of at least five people and impact many more. In this episode, Colleen joined Tyson Kinzle and Kara Cordell from Live On Nebraska, an independent, non-profit organ procurement

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Episode 36 - The History of LSO Aviation

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2023/11/14

"How would you like to come fly for the Lancaster County Sheriff's Office?" That was the question Sheriff Merle Karnopp posed to who would ultimately become LSO's first pilot - Sgt. Larry Russell. Now retired, Larry sat down with Sheriff Wagner, Chief Deputy Houchin, and Captain Vik to walk through the history of aviation at LSO. Air Force Life. LPD. How would you like to fly for the Lancaster County Sheriff's Office? The "Bubble Bell" aka the "Karnoppter"

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Episode 35 - Metro Area Fugitive Task Force

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2023/11/06

The Lancaster County Sheriff's Office is home to a task force dedicated to apprehending fugitives residing in or traveling through Lancaster County. In coordination with the U.S. Marshals Service, Lincoln Police Department, and other law enforcement partners, the Metro Area Fugitive Task Force seeks fugitives wherever they may be hiding. In this episode, Sergeant Hipps joins Chief Deputy Houchin and Captain Vik to discuss the mission of the task force and how the public can help.

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Episode 34 - The LSO Court Services Division

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2023/10/30

Sgt. Phil Lang joined Chief Deputy Houchin and Captain Vik to talk about LSO's Court Services Division. Phil's background. Lincoln Pius X Class of 1987. Time with the VAWA/Special Victim's Unit. Building security. The various Courts within the courthouse. Campus security. Transports - "See the World". How extraditions work. The Northwest Shuttle. Title Inspections.

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Episode 33 - Inside LSO: Reports

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2023/10/23

It's Monday morning, which means we're reviewing weekend reports. Each day, LSO reports go through layers of employee and supervisor reviews to ensure we provide exceptional law enforcement services that reduce crime, enhance public safety, and build public trust. In today's episode, Sheriff Wagner, Chief Deputy Houchin, and Captain Vik discuss reports and what some call the "Monday Morning Quarterback." Weekend calls. Monday (and every) morning. What we look for. Why? Daily

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Episode 32 - The Nebraska State Patrol w/ Colonel...

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2023/10/16

Col. Bolduc is currently serving as the 18th superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP). Sheriff Wagner, Chief Deputy Houchin, and Captain Vik caught up with Col. Bolduc to discuss operations, staffing, partnerships, and upcoming projects at NSP. Col. Bolduc's background. An overview of NSP. "A little bit of everything." Resource agency. "A big state." Communication is key. Jurisdiction and focus. "Qualifying for law enforcement intervention." NSP staff and

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Episode 31 - Pharmaceutical Diversion

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2023/10/09

The Nebraska State Patrol (NSP) assigns investigators to prevent pharmaceutical diversion across Nebraska. In this episode, NSP Sergeant Chris Apley, Investigator John Lukesh, and Investigator Tyler Kroenke joined the 902 Podcast to discuss an upcoming drug take-back day and their efforts to reduce the harms caused by drugs and pharmaceuticals being diverted from their originally prescribed purposes. Get to know Chris, John, and Tyler. Nebraska State Patrol drug enforcement. Pharmaceutical Diversion

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Episode 30 - Faith & Blue w/ Chaplain Gary Fuller

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2023/10/02

The Lincoln/Lancaster County Chaplaincy Corps serves alongside Lincoln Police officers, Lincoln Fire & Rescue personnel, and Lancaster County Sheriff's deputies to support victims and first responders in their times of need. Chaplain Gary Fuller sat down with Captain Vik, Chief Deputy Houchin, and Sheriff Wagner ahead of National Faith & Blue Weekend to talk about the Chaplaincy Corps, their mission, and how to get involved. Gary's background. Chaplaincy Corps Mission. A ministry of

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Episode 29 - Lancaster County Corrections

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2023/09/25

Brad Johnson is the director of Lancaster County Corrections. Unlike many sheriff's offices, Lancaster County has a civilian corrections department managed separately from the sheriff's office. In this episode, Sheriff Wagner, Chief Deputy Houchin, and Captain Vik catch up with Brad to talk about the history of the Lancaster County Jail and their current day operations. Brad's background. Early jail days and the transition to the modern era. The Lancaster County Adult Detention Facility

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Episode 28 - LSO Facilities

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2023/09/18

While the walls may have changed, the Lancaster County Sheriff's Office has lived on the same block within the City of Lincoln since 1874! In this episode, Captain Vik talks with Sheriff Wagner and Chief Deputy Houchin about LSO facilities from 1861 to the present day. Facility history. Early days. Original Lancaster County Jail - 1874. Lancaster County's first courthouse - 1888. The first "County - City Building" - 1967. Renovating to the "Hall of Justice" - 1997. The

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Episode 27 - 9/11 at LSO

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2023/09/11

9/11 hits hard for many of us, including those in public safety. We remain committed to honor the service and sacrifice of the brave men and women who ran toward danger that day. In this episode, Sheriff Wagner, Chief Deputy Houchin, and Captain Vik sit down to discuss their memories of September 11, 2001 and the impact it had locally at the Lancaster County Sheriff's Office. May we #NeverForget. 🇺🇸 🕯️ What were you doing when...? Not a lot of information. What should we be doing? Maintaining a

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Episode 26 - Douglas County Sheriff Aaron Hanson

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2023/09/04

Douglas County Sheriff Aaron Hanson became the first guest sheriff on the 902 Podcast as “902” welcomed “901”. Sheriff Hanson sat down with Sheriff Wagner, Chief Deputy Houchin, and Captain Vik to discuss public safety issues shared by Nebraska’s two most populous counties. Sheriff Hanson’s background. An overview of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. Staffing challenges. Interagency cooperation. Juvenile Justice issues. Homeless populations. Mental health resources.

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Episode 25 - The Nebraska Game & Parks Commission

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2023/08/28

With fall around the corner, hunting seasons will begin to heat up. Travis Shepler is an Assistant Administrator with the Nebraska Game & Parks Commission's Law Enforcement Division. In this episode, he sits down with Captain Vik, Chief Deputy Houchin, and Sheriff Wagner to talk about how public safety meets the outdoors in Lancaster County and throughout Nebraska. Travis Shepler's path to become a game warden. Game & Parks overview. Game wardens in Nebraska. How to become a

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Episode 24 - LSO's Tactical Response Unit (TRU)

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2023/08/21

LSO's Tactical Response Unit or TRU Team has grown into a highly trained, organized, and equipped group within the office. Tasked with everything from high-risk warrant service to rescue and recovery - they are the responders front line deputies call for emergency support. Investigator Jeremy Schwarz sat down with Sheriff Wagner, Chief Deputy Houchin, and Captain Vik to discuss the unit's role, history, and modern day operations at LSO. Jeremy's path to LSO. The TRU Team's humble

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Episode 23 - Back to School w/ SRO Deputy Brian Piitz

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2023/08/14

Deputy Brian Piitz is a School Resource Officer (SRO) currently assigned to Malcolm and Raymond Central Public Schools. On this episode, Deputy Piitz joins Sheriff Wagner and Captain Vik to discuss LSO's school resource officer program and safety tips for the upcoming school year. Deputy Piitz's background. History of SROs at LSO. Why we have SROs. Lancaster County school districts served by LSO. A typical day. "School to Prison Pipeline"? Back to school safety. Buses. Traffic

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Episode 22 - Law Enforcement and the Media

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2023/08/07

Andrew Wegley from the Lincoln Journal Star joined Sheriff Wagner, Chief Deputy Houchin & Captain Vik to discuss transparency between law enforcement & the media. Andrew's background. The stories Andrew likes to tell. Steps journalists go through to publish a story. Public Records. How social media and technology has changed journalism. The media's role in a free society. Law enforcement and the media. What's going well? What could be better?

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