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U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, has announced the advancement of over $9 million for key safety projects in Nebraska. This funding is part of the Fiscal Year 2026 Commerce, Justice, and Science Appropriations Act and awaits further consideration on the Senate Floor.

“Nebraska’s police officers and first responders work around the clock to keep our communities safe, which is why it’s important they have the tools at their disposal to carry out their duties effectively," said Fischer. "I’m proud to champion efforts through the Appropriations Committee to bring federal dollars back to Nebraska to support our law enforcement, upgrade our emergency communication systems, and support child trafficking prevention efforts. I will always support our men and women in blue, and I look forward to seeing these important provisions advance through the legislative process.”

The projects receiving funding include:

- Child Trafficking Prevention Project: Implementing services at the University of Nebraska—Omaha with $2 million.

- Communications Modernization Project: System-wide upgrades in Otoe County with $2.7 million.

- Emergency Radio System Improvements: Equipment upgrades in Thayer County with $327,000.

- Nebraska Online Child Exploitation Prevention Technology Project: Technology upgrades for investigations with $176,000.

- Police Public Safety Equipment: Upgrades for Omaha Police Department with $1 million.

- Sheriff's Office Equipment & Body-Worn Cameras: Acquisitions for Lancaster County Sheriff's Office with $1.2 million.

- Sheriff's Office Technology Systems Upgrades: Information system enhancements in Douglas County with $639,000.

- Southeast Communications 911 Center Equipment Upgrades: Enhancements in Beatrice with $782,000.

- Region 26 Communications Center Radio Update: Support for multiple counties totaling $415,000.