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Douglas County Arrest Records

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Douglas County, NE Arrest Records

What Are Douglas County Arrests Statistics?

Douglas County had 2,848 arrests for the last 3 years, in 2016 the arrest rate was 148.11 per 100.000 population which is by 79.96% lower than the National average of 739.12 per 100.000 inhabitants. Among the 2016 arrests 159 were made for violent crime charges. Compared to neighboring county Lancaster and county Arthur it’s a more dangerous place to live in.

  • 2,848Arrests in the county for the last 3 years
  • 148.11Arrest rate in 2016 per 100.000 population
  • 159Violent crime arrests

Douglas County Nebraska Arrests

Currently, the most popular arrest in Douglas is larceny/theft - 402 arrests followed by burglary - 193 and aggravated assault - 136 arrests.

  • 402Larceny/Theft
  • 193Burglary
  • 136Aggravated Assault

Douglas County Arrests: Violent vs. Non-Violent Crimes

Violent crime in Douglas County is considered rape and sexual assault, robbery, and assault. For the recent years the violent crime rate has increased but not the non-violent crime rate. Compared to the national average of - 99.56 per 100.000 people the overall violent crime rate for the county is by 71.22% lower.

Douglas County Arrest Records by type from 2004-2017

Douglas County Police Reports

Police records exist in different types of law enforcement agencies and in many forms. In most cases, Douglas county police reports may be found from the local county Sheriff’s Office. You can appear in person and request copies as county police records are available to the general public per the state laws and the Freedom of Information Act. These records may include Douglas county police reports, Douglas county bookings and even mugshots. These records are related to when someone is arrested, booked, and jailed. First, they are questioned, and basic information is taken while officers fills out the report. Then they takes mugshots of the suspect, and they are put in a jail cell until they can make bail the fees. Some counties may charge a fee for a copy of police records. You may have to visit in person and may need to have the following information for them to find your file:

  • Date and time of the occurrence
  • The location of the incident
  • Name(s) of those involved
  • Officer’s name and rank
  • Case number

This will help the officer find the documents you need.

Douglas county police records can provide a lot of information about a suspect. A good example of police record might be a traffic accident report. Some records are available to the public after a waiting period, such as 60-days.

Sometimes you can order copies of Douglas county police records by mail. Contact your local county Sheriff’s Office to inquire about forms and the fees.

Douglas County NE Mugshots

Douglas County mugshots have been used since the 1800s, shortly after the invention of photography. Then in 1888, a French police officer Alphonse Bertillon standardized the process and made it the norm. Groups of these mugshots are kept in a “mug book” to help witnesses and victims identify criminals.

Douglas county mugshots are the photographs taken of suspects upon arrest. Local police, Sheriff’s Offices, and other law enforcement agencies take them. Typically , the subject is photographed from the front (full-face view) and then the side (profile view). These Douglas county mugshots are filed with the person’s criminal record and police reports. They are used by victims, witnesses, and investigators to identify criminals guys.

Additionally , when a judge issues an Douglas county arrest warrant for other purposes , and the person does not show up in court, these mugshots are used to help find the suspect.

Mugshots are readily available online as they are public records. Information brokers portals offer mugshots with other types of public records such as criminal records, arrest records and other court cases.

Felonies, Misdemeanors, and Sex Offenders

Police and arrest records will also contain on felonies, misdemeanors, and sex offenders. Since everything is computerized available and connected, any past incidents will show up as well.

Douglas County Sheriff’s Office

It is situated in Douglas county, Nebraska with a total number of 204 employees - 16 female, 111 male officers and 77 civilians. Douglas County SO ORI (Originated Agency Identifier) number is NB0280000, it belongs to the West North Central division in the Midwest region with a region code of Region II.

  • Agency Name: Douglas County Sheriff's Office
  • State: Nebraska
  • City: Omaha
  • Type: County
  • Address: 3601 North 156th Street
  • Phone Number: 402-444-6641
  • Website: https://www.omahasheriff.org/

Douglas County Police Departments

DepartmentAddressPhone
Bennington Police Department11402 North 156th Street(402) 238-2067
Omaha Police Department505 South 15th Street(402)444-5600
Valley Police Department203 N Spruce St402-359-2251

Douglas County Jail Inmates Roster

DOUGLAS County has 705 jails with an average daily population of 771 inmates with a total of 1,113 jail population. When breaking down the DOUGLAS County jail population by gender, females are a minority compared to male prisoners and make 14% with 155 female and 929 male inmates.

  • 705Jails
  • 1,113Prisoners
  • 194 %Jail Rate

How Does Douglas County Jail Inmate Search Work?

Douglas County inmate records are public records that anyone can review easily. The Freedom of Information Act governs the availability of regarding Douglas county inmate records which provide a lot of useful information about a person.

Douglas County Booking

Douglas county bookings are also helpful when looking for information on whether or not someone has been arrested. When a suspect is arrested, the officer fills out forms and then holds them in a jail , which essentially becomes their Douglas county booking record. It may also include things like fingerprints, mugshots , physical details, their name, and address, arresting officer , the details of the crime, the location, and any vehicles that were involved. The general public has the right to review a copy of someone’s Douglas county booking records without any type of permission .

Douglas County Jail & Department of Corrections

  • Agency Name: Douglas County Department of Corrections - Nebraska
  • State: NE
  • City: Omaha
  • Type: County
  • Address: 710 South 17th Street
  • Phone Number: 402-444-7400
  • Fax: 402-444-6088
  • Email: ContactCorrections@douglascounty-ne.gov
  • Website: https://corrections.dccorr.com/

Douglas County Jails & Prisons

NameAddressPhone
Community Corrections Center - Omaha2320 Avenue J402-595-2010
Douglas County NE Youth Center1301 South 41st Street402 444-7492 (Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm)
Nebraska Correctional Youth Facility2610 N 20th St East402-595-2000
Omaha Correctional Center2323 Avenue J, P.O. Box 11099402-522-7014
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