Omaha, NE – Today, Republican Aaron Hanson announced his candidacy for Douglas County Sheriff has received the endorsements of Governor Pete Ricketts, Douglas County Attorney Don Kleine, and Todd Schmaderer. All three cited Aaron’s extensive experience as a leader, decision maker, and model law enforcement officer as reasons for their support. “I support Aaron Hanson for sheriff because he cares deeply …
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Omaha, NE – Today, Republican Aaron Hanson announced his candidacy for Douglas County Sheriff. Hanson is a veteran law enforcement officer with nearly 25 years of service with the Omaha Police Department and a former President of the Omaha Police Officers Association. He is currently the supervisor of the OPD Fugitive Unit and on the Metro Omaha Fugitive Task Force. “I …
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OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – The average daily population at the Douglas County Youth Center stood at 73 last year. Ten years ago, that number was 129. In the last decade, a number of groups have been working to reduce the number of young people detained at the youth center. But there’s a growing concern about those who got into serious trouble, were …
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OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – An Omaha Police gang unit sergeant is considering running for Douglas County sheriff. “I’m being encouraged by many people based on my expertise in gang issues to consider a run for sheriff,” said Sgt. Aaron Hanson. “I am considering that strongly.” As Hanson approaches his 25th year in law enforcement, there’s a central issue he sees …
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