LPD Releases Game Day Enforcement Project Results

Published on December 06, 2024

The Lincoln Police Department (LPD) today released the results of an enforcement project that began in October which focused on traffic safety and alcohol compliance on Nebraska football home games. The project assigned officers to work outside of their normal hours to respond to disturbances and other crimes that increase with gameday crowds downtown and be on patrol to enforce traffic laws with a focus on enforcement of driving under the influence of alcohol.

A grant awarded by the Nebraska Department of Transportation-Highway Safety Office funded the enforcement project.

Total results are as follows:

Official Citations Issued                                                         48
Warnings Issued 27
Tavern Compliance Checks Conducted 9


Individual warnings and citations are as follows:

Traffic Citations                                                                         14
Traffic Warnings  27
DUI Arrests   4
Suspended Driving Arrests   5
Minor in Possession Citations   12
Trespassing Citations   2
Narcotics (Infraction)   2
Narcotics (Misdemeanor)   1
Narcotics (Felony)   3
Procuring Alcohol to a Minor   2
Other Criminal Arrests   3
Warrant Arrests   5

 

Media Contacts

  • Sergeant Sara Genoways, Traffic Enforcement Unit, 402-441-6587

  • Erika Thomas, Public Information Office, 402-805-7469

 

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