27-05-2025
Kearney police chief confirmed as new Nebraska State Patrol superintendent
LINCOLN, Neb. (KCAU) — The Nebraska legislature recently voted to confirm the appointment of Colonel Bryan D. Waugh as Superintendent of the State Patrol.
He will be the Superintendent of Law Enforcement and Public Safety for the state of Nebraska.
Colonel Waugh was appointed to be Nebraska State Patrol's 19th Superintendent earlier this month by Governor Jim Pillen.
'I'd like [to] thank the members of the Nebraska legislature for their confirmation vote today,' Colonel Waugh said in a press release. 'I believe that the future is bright for the Nebraska State Patrol and I'm eager to join this talented team of men and women serving our state. Together, we will serve with integrity, dedication, and a shared mission to keep Nebraska safe.'
He was previously the Chief of the Kearney police department and has 32 years of experience in law enforcement.
Colonel Waugh is set to start his new role on June 2nd.
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