Nebraska Revised Statutes

Neb. Rev. Stat. § 14-601 (2026)

Police; appointment; powers and duties of city council

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The city council of a city of the metropolitan class shall have the power and the duty to appoint a chief of police and all other members of the police force to the extent that funds may be available to pay their salaries and as may be necessary to protect citizens and property and maintain peace and good order.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 3 cases, 1944–2009 · leading case: State v. Frieze, 525 N.W.2d 646 (Neb. Ct. App. 1994).

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State v. Frieze, 525 N.W.2d 646 (Neb. Ct. App. 1994). · cites it 2× “within the City of Ralston’s corporate limits,” and Officer Rasgorshek was permitted to pursue the vehicle “for purposes of apprehensions, arrest, ticketing or other official action.”

Lickert v. City of Omaha, 12 N.W.2d 644 (Neb. 1944). · cites it 2× “This act is now found in sections 14-601 to 14-619, inclusive, Comp.”

State Ex Rel. Parks v. Council of City of Omaha, 766 N.W.2d 134 (Neb. 2009). “§ 14-601 (Reissue 2007) (emphasis supplied).”

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