Captain John Vik 🇺🇸

Lancaster County Sheriff's Office - Patrol Division Commander | FBINA Session #284 | 902 Podcast Creator/Co-host

[Captain John Vik 🇺🇸 @LSOCaptVik]

Grateful for the opportunity to pull a little “double-duty” supervising our staff on scene while also being able to attend some top-notch training and network with others in our profession. Thank you to @DCSheriffNE for their hospitality and collaboration on a great conference!

[Lancaster County Sheriff @LSOnebraska]

Thank you to the @DCSheriffNE for hosting this year's @NationalSheriff Conference and welcoming more than 1,600 sheriffs from across the country to Nebraska. The week provided valuable training, collaboration, and discussions on issues impacting law enforcement nationwide, including remarks from @FBIDirectorKash and other national leaders.

[FBINAA Nebraska @FBINAANebraska]

Fantastic luncheon today with some talented & dedicated law enforcement professionals @FBINAANebraska thanks @mikehilgers for attending & speaking to the group & @UNL9012 @UNLPD for the tour of Tom Osborne Legacy Center! @FBINAAQuantico

[Captain John Vik 🇺🇸 @LSOCaptVik]

These projects will provide quicker access to schools and other buildings/facilities for first responders during emergencies. We appreciate Capt. Hubka’s leadership in this area and his willingness to train our deputies on these important updates! 2/2

[Captain John Vik 🇺🇸 @LSOCaptVik]

Big thanks to @Lincoln_Police Capt. Max Hubka for presenting during LSO’s April in-service. Capt. Hubka shared updates to building access in Lincoln/Lancaster County for first responders including Knox Boxes, mapping, and other technology. 🧵 1/2

[Captain John Vik 🇺🇸 @LSOCaptVik]

Thanks again for joining us! @RodFowlerKLKN

[Lancaster County Sheriff @LSOnebraska]

🚨 902 Podcast 🎙️ Ep 85 w/ Rod Fowler is live! Longtime @Channel8ABC anchorman @RodFowlerKLKN is celebrating 30 years on the air in Lincoln. In this episode, he shared stories from covering nearly all of Sheriff Wagner’s career in office. Episode 🔗 in the comments.

[Captain John Vik 🇺🇸 @LSOCaptVik]

@JessicaBlumWx Was outside when it came through Lincoln. Took me a second to realize what it was. What a switch! 💨

[Lancaster County Sheriff @LSOnebraska]

🚨 902 Podcast 🎙️ Ep 84 - Sheriff Wagner's 2026 State of the Office Address is available now!

Listen in for a full recap, directly from the Sheriff, of his reflections of 2025 and what he sees ahead for his last year in office. Full episode 🔗 in the comments. #LNK #Sheriff

[Captain John Vik 🇺🇸 @LSOCaptVik]

Full disclosure - I double checked the DUI numbers and even when accounting for DUIs classified under other categories (crashes, etc) @lsochiefdeputy was still a few points short on New Year's Trivia. It was not "rigged" as alleged. 😂 Wishing everyone a safe & happy New Year!

[Lancaster County Sheriff @LSOnebraska]

🎉 New Episode! The 902 Podcast 🎙️ Ep 83 - New Year's Safety 🚔🥂
Sheriff Wagner, @LSOCaptVik, @lsochiefdeputy & PIO Kelsey talk:
✅ #DriveSoberOrGetPulledOver
🎤 NYE trivia showdown
💙 Sheriff Wagner's reflections & resolutions in his final year in office
Stay safe this New Year's Eve!
Listen link in comments.
#902Podcast #DriveSober #HappyNewYear2026

[Lancaster County Sheriff @LSOnebraska]

📢 Please share with parents of current HS freshmen/sophomores. Applications are open for next summer's @FBINAAQuantico Youth Leadership Program (YLP)!

62 students are selected annually from the US and around the world to participate. Check it out!

[Lancaster Co. Atty @LancasterCoAtty]

Individuals with qualifying misdemeanors can have their warrants cleared without having to be taken into custody at the Warrant Wipeout event on December 18th! Local warrants can be viewed here: https://t.co/2xXuJwbkZk
@NEJudicial @CityOfLincoln @LancasterCo_Ne

[Captain John Vik 🇺🇸 @LSOCaptVik]

Watch that fog on your way in this morning. @LancasterCo_Ne is in a dense fog advisory til 10a. Stay safe out there…
💡 Keep those headlights on.
🛑 Slow down.
📱Phones can wait.
Most importantly - BUCKLE UP!

[Captain John Vik 🇺🇸 @LSOCaptVik]

A stray rain shower produced an impressive rainbow along Highway 77 near Roca, Nebraska this morning. Wow! 🤩🌈👀 Be sure to #BuckleUp and have a great Friday! @rustywx @WxRentschler

[Captain John Vik 🇺🇸 @LSOCaptVik]

It’s a foggy, frosty ❄️ start to your Thursday in @LancasterCo_Ne. Keep those headlights on, watch your speed, and most importantly - #buckleup. Fall is definitely here 🍁. Have a safe one!!

[Kearney Police Dept @KearneyPolice]

A special thank you to Capt. John Vik (Lancaster Co.), Chief Dep. William Niemack (Douglas Co.), and Capt. Dean Riedel (NSP) for assisting with KPD’s Lieutenant Oral Board Interviews. Your help alongside @CptKThompsonKPD & Shawna Erbsen is greatly appreciated! #KPD

[Captain John Vik 🇺🇸 @LSOCaptVik]

Hamlow Elementary - THIS might be my favorite picture of the week. Extremely proud of the effort “Deputy Tim” & all our SROs put into making a positive impact in the lives of students. Grateful to partner with our amazing school districts across Lancaster County! @145activities

[Captain John Vik 🇺🇸 @LSOCaptVik]

@DCSheriffNE Nice work @DCSheriffNE ! Keep the 🎙️ episodes coming!!

[Lancaster County Sheriff @LSOnebraska]

Happy first day of Fall! 🍁 This time of year also brings challenging visibility conditions for east/west bound drivers at sunrise & sunset. Be sure to take an extra look with that bright equinox sun aligning with our east/west roads. ☀️😎 #BuckleUp #happyfallyall

[Lancaster County Sheriff @LSOnebraska]

🚨 New Episode: 902 Podcast 🎙️ Ep. 79 - LSO Shift Bids & Fall 2025 Recruiting Update is available now!

@LSOCaptVik walks through LSO’s shift schedule structure, bid process, and career opportunities still available in 2025. Full episode 🔗 in comments.

[Captain John Vik 🇺🇸 @LSOCaptVik]

I had the opportunity to supervise our evening and night shifts while a couple sergeants had the night off. Grateful to work with such dedicated 2nd & 3rd Shift deputies and professional staff who keep @LancasterCo_Ne safe after dark. 🚔🔦 #nightwatch

[Captain John Vik 🇺🇸 @LSOCaptVik]

Big thanks to Sgt. Curt Prohaska w/ @NEGameandParks for joining us on the show. Good to catch up & talk about all the great work being done to keep our parks and lakes safe, family-friendly places for all to enjoy. You & your officers are incredible partners to work with!!

[Lancaster County Sheriff @LSOnebraska]

902 Podcast 🎙️ Ep 77 - @NEGameandParks w/ Sgt. Curt Prohaska is live! 🚤🏕️🛶

Check out the link to listen 🎧 in the comments.