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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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00:49:10

Episode 21 - Criminal Interdiction

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2023/07/31

Sergeant Jason Mayo joined Sheriff Wagner, Chief Deputy Houchin, and Captain Vik to discuss LSO's award winning Criminal Interdiction Task Force. He also spoke to many of the narratives and misconceptions about asset forfeiture within law enforcement and at LSO specifically. Jason's background. How the task force was formed. Task force partners. How criminal interdiction works. Policing for profit? How forfeited assets are used.

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Episode 20 - Crime Stoppers

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2023/07/24

Jared Minary is an audio/video technician for the Lincoln Police Department but he’s also involved with Lincoln/Lancaster County Crime Stoppers. Jared sits down with Sheriff Wagner, Chief Deputy Houchin, and Captain Vik to discuss our local Crime Stoppers program, how it benefits public safety in Lancaster County, and ways to get involved. Be sure to check out www.LincolnCrimestoppers.com to learn more! Jared's Background. Zombies. Crime Stoppers' mission. How Crime Stoppers works. How to view cases

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Episode 19 - LSO's Professional Standards Division

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2023/07/17

Captain John Vik takes his turn answering questions with Sheriff Wagner and Chief Deputy Houchin about one of LSO's newest divisions - Professional Standards. Calvin Coolidge's view of law enforcement standards. John's background and career path. The history of Professional Standards at LSO. Changes over the years. A new division. Taking care of LSO's people. Personnel. Training. Communications. Internal Affairs. Mistakes of the head or mistakes of the heart. Rather go short than

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Episode 18 - The "Bearcat"

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2023/07/10

Deputy Jarod Brabec joins the 902 Podcast to discuss how law enforcement agencies use armored vehicles like the Tactical Response Unit's (TRU) Bearcat. Jarod's background. Progression from hunting guide to beer delivery guy to deputy. History of armored vehicles at LSO. Need for a new vehicle. Funding. Features. Usage stats. Impacts on officer/public safety.

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Episode 17 - Interagency Cooperation with the Lincoln...

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2023/07/03

Assistant Lincoln Police Chief Brian Jackson joins Sheriff Wagner, Chief Deputy Houchin, and Captain Vik to discuss the various ways both agencies seek to cooperate and avoid duplication of efforts for the citizens of Lincoln and Lancaster County. AC Jackson's background. Changing times between LSO & LPD. Joint task forces. Specialized Units. Equipment. Facilities. Major Incidents.

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Episode 16 - LSO's 2023/2024 Budget

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2023/06/26

LSO Admin Services Officer and "Budget Guru" Sara Sump is back on the 902 Podcast to discuss the upcoming fiscal year's budget with Sheriff Wagner, Chief Houchin, and Captain Vik. LSO's budget approval process. The Sheriff's role vs. the County Board's role. Arbitrary, capricious, and unreasonable. Sheriff Wagner's budget philosophy. LSO's budget by the numbers. New personnel requests. Capital improvement projects. Sheriff Wagner's message to taxpayers. Check

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Episode 15 - BraveBe Child Advocacy Center

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2023/06/19

Paige Piper, Executive Director of BraveBe, joins Sheriff Wagner, Chief Deputy Houchin, and Captain Vik to talk about Lincoln's Child Advocacy Center (CAC). Paige's road to BraveBe. The history of child advocacy centers. Lincoln's CAC. Changes over the years. A new name. BraveBe services. What to expect. BraveBe Staff/Board. Future plans. How to get involved. Be sure to visit BraveBe.org to learn more!

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Episode 14 - Melissa Schmidt (True Crime Case Review)

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2023/06/12

Former Lincoln Police Sergeant Luke Wilke and former LSO Chief Deputy Jeff Bliemeister join Chief Deputy Houchin and Captain Vik for a true crime case review of the disappearance of Melissa Schmidt. Melissa was reported missing from Lincoln, Nebraska on September 7, 1995. This is part 2 of a related case discussed on Episode 8. A missing person report. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). Angela Hecox's story. The Template. The North American Search Dog Network. A name

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Episode 13 - LSO's Strategic Plan

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2023/06/05

"A goal without a plan is only a wish..." On this episode of the 902 Podcast, Sheriff Wagner and Chief Deputy Houchin sit down with Captain John Vik to discuss LSO's 2023-2025 Strategic Plan. What is a strategic plan? Why do we have one? Sir Robert Peel. LSO mission and values. The planning process. SWOT analysis. Goals and objectives. The full plan can be viewed at https://www.lancaster.ne.gov/DocumentCenter/View/18643/Lancaster-County-Sheriffs-Office-Stat-Plan. Contact us at

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Episode 12 - The LSO Marine Unit with Deputy John Brady

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2023/05/29

The Marine Unit is a relatively new specialized unit to LSO. They are tasked with enforcement and safety operations in the many lakes and recreation areas within Lancaster County alongside our partners with the Nebraska Game & Parks Commission. In this episode, Deputy John Brady sits down with Captain Vik and Chief Deputy Houchin to provide an overview of the personal and professional history that led to the unit's creation along with important safety tips for visitors planning to hit the

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Episode 11 - Seat Belts Save Lives with Jackie Rowan

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2023/05/22

On February 25, 2008, Jackie Rowan's life changed forever. That evening, her sixteen-year-old daughter, Erika Joy Rowan, died in a single vehicle rollover crash on a gravel road. For a reason only Erika knows, she made the choice not to wear her seatbelt. From this tragedy, Jackie has made it her life's mission to get the word out that seat belts save lives. Jackie's background. Erika Joy Rowan. February 25, 2008 - a normal day. An accident. Waiting at the hospital. Erika didn't make it. Grief to

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Episode 10 - Police Week

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2023/05/12

Since the first recorded death in 1786, over 23,000 law enforcement officers in the United States have been killed or died in the line of duty. In 1963, President John F. Kennedy proclaimed May 15th as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week it falls within as "Police Week". Lancaster County Deputy Sheriff Craig Dodge was killed in the line of duty on March 14, 1987 while responding to a domestic violence call in Hickman, Nebraska. In this episode, Craig's wife Barb Dodge joined the

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Episode 9 - Law Enforcement Partnerships

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2023/05/08

Bryan Waugh is the Chief of Police in Kearney, Nebraska. On this episode, Chief Waugh joins Captain Vik, Sheriff Wagner, and Chief Deputy Houchin to discuss the importance of partnerships in law enforcement. Chief Waugh's background. Perspectives on inter-agency cooperation. Partnerships between LSO & KPD. Community partnerships in Kearney, NE. The FBI National Academy's emphasis on professional networking. The FBI National Academy Associates and the Nebraska Chapter. Chief Waugh's

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Episode 8 - Anne True (True Crime Case Review)

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2023/05/01

Former LSO Chief Deputy Jeff Bliemeister joins Capt. Vik, Sheriff Wagner, and Chief Deputy Houchin for a true crime case review of the Anne True homicide. Anne True's remains were discovered in rural Lancaster County on September 29th, 1996. Scene processing. Autopsy. Identification. A long wait. A break in the case. Todd Baker. Volusia County, Florida. Carmella calls Todd. Apprehension. Another witness. Trial. Conviction. "Another one out there..." Some of the photos discussed in this

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Episode 7 - The ABLE Project

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2023/04/24

LSO has been an active member of the Active Bystandership for Law Enforcement (ABLE) Project since 2021. On this episode, Captain John Vik discusses LSO's participation in the program with Sheriff Terry Wagner and Chief Deputy Ben Houchin. How did LSO become involved with ABLE? ABLE Project background. Stakeholders. Program pillars. Importance of cultural changes. Program standards and commitments. What community members, faith organizations, and law enforcement agencies can do to support the

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Episode 6 - Patrol Operations

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2023/04/17

LSO Patrol Captain Tommy Trotter joins Captain Vik, Sheriff Wagner, and Chief Deputy Houchin to discuss Patrol Operations. Patrol staffing and structure. Staffing shortages. Lancaster County population trends. Contract towns. School Resource Officers (SROs). U Drive, U Text, U Pay. Distracted driving awareness. What parents can do to protect their driving age kids.

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Episode 5 - Civil Process

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2023/04/10

Capt. Vik, Sheriff Wagner, and Chief Deputy Houchin are joined by Deputy Andy Miller to discuss civil process and the duties of our Civil Unit. Enforcement of court orders. Summons. Subpoenas. Fees for service. Evictions. Protection orders. Executions. Distress warrants. Sheriff Sales. "Pie Day" and Sheriffin'. *** This episode discusses a wide range of legal processes and the role that our office plays in those events. This discussion is limited to that of guidance only and is not

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Episode 4 - Election Security

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2023/04/03

Sheriff Terry Wagner, Chief Deputy Ben Houchin, and Captain John Vik sit down with Lancaster County Election Commissioner Todd Wiltgen to discuss election security in Lancaster County. The role of the Election Commissioner. Staffing. Types of elections. Security concerns and procedures. Mail in ballots. Voter ID. LSO's role in election security. "Constitutional Sheriffs".

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Episode 3 - Women of LSO

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2023/03/27

Sheriff Wagner, Chief Deputy Houchin, and Captain John Vik sit down with LSO Administrative Services Officer Sara Sump and Deputy Amanda Gress for Women's History Month. Women at LSO by the numbers. Evolution of duties over time. Gertrude Karnopp & Caril Ann Fugate. Charles Starkweather's childhood visits. LSO's first female deputy. Female uniforms of the 1960s. Wellness in Law Enforcement. LSO culture. Women in leadership roles.

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Episode 2 - Electronic Evidence

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2023/03/17

Captain John Vik, Sheriff Terry Wagner, and Chief Deputy Ben Houchin sit down with Investigator Jim Baird to discuss LSO's Electronic Evidence Unit. How did the unit start? Why do we have one? Cases, training, technology, and the future of LSO's Electronic Evidence Unit. Jim's birthday. Donuts. St. Patrick's Day. Tactical Kilts.

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