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Neb. Rev. Stat. § 14-605 (2026)

Chief of police; powers

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The chief of police of a city of the metropolitan class shall have, in the discharge of his or her proper duties, like powers and be subject to like responsibilities as a county sheriff in similar cases.

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Cited in 2 cases, 1971–1991 · leading case: State v. Tingle, 477 N.W.2d 544 (Neb. 1991).
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State v. Tingle, 477 N.W.2d 544 (Neb. 1991). · cites it 4× “Section 17-118 provides: The police officers of the city shall have power to arrest all offenders against the laws of the state or of the city, by day or by night, in the same manner as the sheriff and to keep such offenders in the city prison or other place to prevent their…”
Webber v. Andersen, 187 N.W.2d 290 (Neb. 1971). · cites it 12× “It has been held in other jurisdictions, although it appears to be a case of first impression in this state, that statutes similar to section 14-605, R.R.S.1943, were passed for the specific purpose of giving to chiefs of police the same powers and responsibilities to enforce…”
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