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After public outcry, commissioners lay over vote on sheriff’s Office of Violence Prevention grant to July 8
Summary
Commissioners deferred action on a Nebraska Crime Commission/Office of Violence Prevention grant request for a gang‑investigator position in the sheriff’s Special Operations Group after extensive public comment and commissioner questions about coordination with Omaha Police Department.
Douglas County commissioners agreed to postpone consideration of a Nebraska Crime Commission/Office of Violence Prevention (OVP) grant request that would fund a gang‑investigator position in the Douglas County Sheriff’s Special Operations Group, after extended discussion and public comment.
Captain Eric Sellers and Captain Eric (presentation name in transcript: Captain Sellers) described the request as focused on gang intelligence and violence suppression in unincorporated parts of the county (the Irvington corridor was singled out). Captain Sellers said the sheriff’s office would not duplicate Omaha Police Department’s gang unit but would investigate criminal gang activity in unincorporated Douglas County, work with partner agencies and track cases for better courtroom preparation.
Commissioner Nate Rogers (first reference: Commissioner Nate…
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