The 902 Podcast

The 902 Podcast is the official podcast of the Lancaster County Sheriff's Office in Lincoln, Nebraska. On each episode, Sheriff Wagner will be joined by command staff and other special guests to take listeners inside LSO to discuss topics like recruiting, public safety technology, and operations to keep Lancaster County safe. Join us for behind-the-scenes access to all that's happening at LSO. This podcast is produced by the Lancaster County Sheriff's Office.

The 902 Podcast is a government podcast hosted by Lancaster County Sheriff's Office, with 89 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Lancaster County Sheriff's Office hosts The 902 Podcast, a government show with 89 episodes published.

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  Episode #86

  Episode 86 - Sheriff Wagner's 50th Anniversary w/ LSO

  Jun 19, 202647 minS1

  50 years of service - from dispatcher to Lancaster County's longest serving sheriff. Join us as Sheriff Terry Wagner reflects on his 50-year journey in law enforcement, sharing stories, challenges, and lessons learned along the way. Discover how leadership, technology, and community service have evolved over five decades. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and overview of Sheriff Wagner's career 02:11 Early days in law enforcement and initial motivations 05:11 Transition from dispatcher to deputy and early challenges 10:01 Technological changes in law enforcement over the decades 19:57 Major community events and responses, including the Hallam tornado 28:02 Founding of the Child Advocacy Center and its impact 31:50 Challenges and lessons learned as sheriff 39:46 Leadership philosophy and legacy 42:51 Reflections on the future of Lancaster County law enforcement 43:46 Closing thoughts and appreciation Music Credits: Vittoro by Blue Dot Sessions, Rodney Skopes by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue)

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  Episode #85

  Episode 85 - Law Enforcement & Television Media w/ Rod Fowler

  Mar 10, 20261h 13mS1

  <p>Longtime Lincoln anchorman Rod Fowler has been on the air with KLKN-TV Channel 8 News for 30 years! Starting when Channel 8 went on the air in 1996, he has covered nearly all of Lancaster County Sheriff Terry Wagner's career as sheriff. In this episode, Sheriff Wagner, Chief Deputy Ben Houchin, Captain John Vik, and PIO Kelsey Cruz joined Rod to discuss how he's served Lancaster County and the surrounding areas over the past three decades. Get the story straight from Rod Fowler as he answers questions about everything from local law enforcement news to Ron Burgundy!</p>

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  Episode #84

  Episode 84 - Sheriff Wagner's 2026 State of the Office Address

  Feb 25, 20261h 8mS1

  <p>Sheriff Wagner provides a recap of his 2026 State of the Office Address. Each year, Sheriff Wagner addresses LSO staff to look back on the past year and discuss what lies ahead. In light of his announced retirement, this will be the Sheriff's final year in office and his final State of the Office address. This 902 Podcast episode brings that address directly to the public, with the Sheriff reflecting on 2025 and what's in store for the final year of his last term.</p>

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  Episode #83

  Episode 83 - New Year's Safety

  Dec 30, 202529 minS1

  <p>Ring in the new year safely with Episode 83 of The 902 Podcast, the official podcast of the Lancaster County Sheriff's Office!</p><p>Join Sheriff Terry Wagner, Captain John Vik, Chief Deputy Ben Houchin, and Public Information Officer Kelsey Cruz for a timely discussion on staying safe as we welcome 2026.</p><p>In this episode:</p><p>The team breaks down the national Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over traffic safety initiative, highlighting increased patrols and important reminders to plan ahead for a sober ride during New Year's celebrations.</p><p>Things get fun with a lively New Year's trivia...

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  Episode #82

  Episode 82 - Wellness & Gratitude (Thanksgiving Edition) w/ Sarah Draper

  Nov 24, 202553 minS1

  <p>Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude - but how can gratitude impact public safety? In this episode, Captain John Vik interviews Sarah Draper, a former West Point graduate, military police officer, and supervisory FBI agent, who now focuses on helping others lead well. They discuss Sarah's journey from military service to the FBI, her transition into wellness coaching, and the importance of gratitude in enhancing mental health and resilience. Sarah shares practical tools for cultivating gratitude and emphasizes its benefits for individuals and communities, particularly in high-stress professions like law enforcement.</p><p>Chapters</p><p>00:00 Introduction to Sarah...

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