About OPD

The Omaha Police Department, commonly known as the OPD, is the principal law enforcement agency of the city of Omaha, Nebraska. It is nationally accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies. The OPD has adopted a "mission statement" stating, "The Omaha Police Department, in partnership with our community, provides impartial, ethical, and professional law enforcement service and protection. We strive to maintain the trust and confidence of our citizens while working to improve the quality of life." OPD also adopted the LAPD's motto, "To Serve and Protect," as its own.

Omaha Police Headquarters

The Omaha Police Department currently has an authorized strength of 797 sworn officers covering an area of 118.9 square miles. Its current Chief of Police is Eric Buske.

Command Structure

The OPD is headed by a chief of police, who is appointed by the Mayor of Omaha with approval by the Omaha City Council. Below the chief in rank are four deputy chiefs, each of whom has an exclusive area of responsibility within the department.

Patrol Area

The city of Omaha is divided into quadrants by the department, with a precinct in each quadrant: Northeast, Southeast, Northwest and Southwest.

Specialized Divisions and Units

Like most urban police departments, OPD has specialized units to deal with the differing law enforcement issues of the city.

Units include:

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