The Omaha Police Department, commonly known as the OPD, is the principal law enforcement agency of the city of Omaha, Nebraska. It is nationally accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies. The OPD has adopted a "mission statement" stating The Omaha Police Department, in partnership with our community, provides impartial, ethical, and professional law enforcement service and protection. We strive to maintain the trust and confidence of our citizens while working to improve the quality of life. OPD's motto is "To Serve and Protect." The OPD is the largest law enforcement agency in the State of Nebraska.
The OPD has 821 sworn officers covering an area of 118.9 square miles (308 km2) and a population of 432,931 people (2008 census estimate) within city limits.
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