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Lancaster County proclaims National Police Week; sheriff thanks board
Summary
The Lancaster County Board of Commissioners adopted a proclamation designating May 10–16, 2026 as National Police Week and May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day; Sheriff Terry Wagner outlined upcoming memorial ceremonies and thanked the board.
The Lancaster County Board of Commissioners on May 5 adopted a proclamation recognizing May 10–16, 2026 as National Police Week and May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day.
The proclamation, read into the record by county staff, honored law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty and highlighted names of Lancaster County officers memorialized nationally. Lancaster County Sheriff Terry Wagner thanked the board and described upcoming commemorations: “This coming Friday, the, the 8th, will be at the statewide ceremony at the Nebraska Law Enforcement Memorial in Grand Island.” He also noted a noon ceremony on the front steps of the Hall of Justice the following Tuesday.
Commissioners voiced appreciation for the sheriff’s office and approved the proclamation by roll call. The board said the recognition is an annual observance and encouraged community participation in memorial events.
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