LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - The chief of the Lincoln Police Department is resigning to take over as the head of safety and security for Bryan Health.
The Lincoln Journal-Star reports that Lincoln Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird thanked Chief Jeff Bliemeister for his work to increase the size of the police force and his leadership. His tenure also saw the department add body cameras.
“Chief Bliemeister increased efforts to strengthen relationships with our community by improving transparency in police practices, connecting with our communities of color, and embracing accountability measures,” Gaylor Baird said. “We will miss his contributions to our city team, but I know his dedication to keeping our community safe will continue in his new role.”
Bliemeister expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve the city and the county over the past 24 years, first at the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office and then with Lincoln Police.
“I was fortunate to work with so many talented and passionate individuals,” Bliemeister said. “I am proud of them as I saw the positive impact they made.”
His last day at the police department will be Jan. 8.
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