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OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – The Douglas County Sheriff has sharpened his message concerning street racing and reckless driving around Omaha, and what happened this past weekend certainly got a lot of attention. Those who are into cars know the one thing that law enforcement can do if they see street racers or reckless driving. It’s the thing that hits car …

“I hope you have a bicycle and maybe your grandma can give you a flip phone because you might need both,” Sheriff Aaron Hanson said… Read the Full Article >>

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – Douglas County Sheriff Aaron Hanson says speed racing is a growing problem. So, his office is cracking down hard. “Traditional selective traffic enforcement is proving to not get us the results that we want,” said Hanson. “It is clear we are dealing with a group of speed racers that don’t mind paying a $400 speeding ticket …

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office works to keep 90,000 people who live outside of Omaha safe. This morning, leaders from the Sheriff’s Office presented their report card to the county board. The county gets a passing grade, but they could need more help to keep those graders up. If the population that lives outside of Omaha …

OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office introduced neighbors to the newest recruit, Cow, in December… Read the Full Article >>

Sheriff Aaron Hanson addressed the rapid growth of the county and what his office is aiming to do in the new year… Read the Full Article >>

Sheriff Aaron Hanson sat down with 6 News to discuss the year that was 2023 and his office’s plans for keeping a rapidly-growing Douglas County safe and secure… Read the Full Article >>

OMAHA, Neb. (KETV) — The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is shining a light on its Explorer program. It’s through the Boy Scouts of America, and it’s an opportunity for high schoolers to get an inside look at policing.

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – The final round of Douglas County ballot counts made it official: Aaron Hanson will be the new sheriff. The race between Hanson, a Republican, and Democrat Greg Gonzalez remained close throughout Election Night and after the post-Election Day totals released by the Douglas County Election Commission’s update last Friday. Hanson led with 88,353 votes to Gonzales’ …