Lincoln at a glance
Population by race and Hispanic origin
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Full-time law enforcement staff, Lincoln Police Department
- 346 Officers
- 138 Civilian staff
Full-time law enforcement officers per 1,000 residents
- 2.4 National average, cities with 250,000+ population
- 2.2 National average
Federal grant funding for Lincoln
Data was last updated May 29, 2023
We identified over $2.9M in federal grant funding, FY 2016-2026
Grant funding over time
Grant funding by federal department
Recent grants
| Amount | Start and end dates | Recipient and description | Awarding agency | CFDA program | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $250,000.00 | 10/1/2021 9/30/2026 |
LINCOLN CITY OF FY21 COPS HIRING PROGRAM (CHP) | Department of Justice Offices, Boards and Divisions | 16.710 Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants | Prime |
| $155,283.00 | 10/1/2021 9/30/2025 |
LINCOLN CITY OF THE EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) PROGRAM ALLOWS UNITS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT, INCLUDING TRIBES, TO SUPPORT A BROAD RANGE OF ACTIVITIES TO PREVENT AND CONTROL CRIME BASED ON THEIR OWN STATE AND LOCAL NEEDS AND CONDITIONS. GRANT FUNDS CAN BE USED FOR STATE AND LOCAL INITIATIVES, … | Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs | 16.738 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program | Prime |
| $125,000.00 | 9/1/2021 12/31/2024 |
LINCOLN CITY OF LINCOLN, NE LEMHWA PROJECT | Department of Justice Offices, Boards and Divisions | 16.710 Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants | Prime |
| $142,929.00 | 10/1/2020 9/30/2024 |
LINCOLN CITY OF LPD BJA BYRNE JAG GRANT PROJECT | Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs | 16.738 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program | Prime |
Military equipment transfers
We were unable to locate any military equipment transfers for this location using the LESO Property Transferred to Participating Agencies database published by the Defense Logistics Agency. It is possible that this location has acquired military equipment for policing via other sources or programs.
Local police misconduct data, consent decrees, and settlements
Data last updated April 22, 2026
Settlements
We identified 1 publicly reported settlement that resulted in $780,000.00 in monetary compensation to victims.
| Year | Description | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
In August 2024, the City Council of Lincoln, Nebraska, approved a $780,000 settlement with Jarod and Jamie Velte, who suffered severe injuries from a crash with a Lincoln Police Department vehicle. According to the lawsuit, on February 26, 2022, a Lincoln Police cruiser crossed two eastbound lanes while making a left turn without signaling, cutting off the vehicle driven by Jarod Velte. When the vehicles collided, Jarod Velte sustained multiple severe injuries, including a traumatic brain injury. Jamie Velte also suffered injuries and was informed by doctors that she would experience lifelong neck and back pain. She was also diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder following the crash. |
Compensation
$780,000.00 |