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Sarpy County names sheriff’s building for Jeff Davis, presents retirement badge
Summary
Sarpy County commissioners on Jan. 7 approved a resolution to name the Sarpy County Sheriff’s Office in honor of Sheriff Jeff Davis and presented Davis with a retirement badge after 51 years of service, including 19 as sheriff.
Sarpy County commissioners voted Jan. 7 to adopt a resolution renaming the Sarpy County Sheriff’s Office in honor of Sheriff Jeff Davis and presented him with a retirement badge at a countyboard meeting in Papillion.
The board approved “Resolution 2020-5-2: Dedication and renaming of the Sarpy County Sheriff’s Office in honor of Sheriff Jeff Davis,” recognizing Davis’s 51 years of service, 19 of them as sheriff. Chief Deputy Greg London introduced the resolution and described a planned bronze plaque and a small committee to finalize wording and placement.
“It's a great turnout today as a testament to Jeff Davis and his 51 years of service,” Chief Deputy Greg London said during the presentation. He thanked staff assigned to the plaque project and the person who drafted the resolution.
In accepting the badge, Davis said the honor reflected the work of many colleagues past and present. “I can't tell you how much of an honor this actually is,” Davis said. “I accept it on behalf of all of you and all those people that came before me.”
Commissioners approved the resolution on a voice vote. Commissioner Warren moved to approve the resolution; Commissioner Kluge seconded. The clerk recorded the vote as five ayes and no nays; the motion carried.
The board followed the resolution with a ceremonial presentation in which several speakers recounted episodes from Davis’s long career, including a story credited with helping preserve Warner Park from a proposed landfill and other recollections of department history. One speaker credited Davis with pushing for victim-centered practices in the sheriff’s office.
The resolution directs that the sheriff’s building be named for Davis; the resolution text on file with the clerk does not yet specify final plaque wording or placement. County staff said an internal team — including retired staff and members of the sheriff’s office — will draft plaque language and confirm logistics.
The renaming was the only formal action related to the sheriff’s office on the Jan. 7 agenda; the badge presentation was ceremonial and did not require a separate vote.
The board adjourned after closing its agenda.
