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