NSP Dog Division

Strength, resiliency, training, support, dedication, mindset. @NEStatePatrol stands with you Deputy Artzer, your family, and the DCSO Team. 🇺🇸

A trip to the @NEStatePatrol Training Academy isn’t complete without visiting our top shelf @NSP_DogDivision. It’s always impressive to see the dedication, patience, and pride our Troopers bring to this specialized training. Huge shoutout to Trooper Rice & PSD RJ and Trooper Royle & PSD Phoenix! These teams are working hard toward dual purpose certification in both narcotics and patrol. I’m proud of the entire PSD Unit and the vital work they do to protect and serve Nebraska. 💪🏻🇺🇸🚔🐕

Proud to be an American! 💪🏻🇺🇸

PSD handlers use TFO knowledge and technology to send intel to other agencies for fugitive apprehension. This Merrick County fugitive was apprehended in possession of a firearm in Topeka KS, due to information sharing with one of our handlers! Thanks! #TopekaPD #USMS

Last day of in-service training for a couple of PSD handlers. Shoutout to Heartland Shooting Park in Grand Island for having us out and as always to #Hornady for selling us some high quality ammo.

We are incredibly thankful and proud of our partnership with Midwest HIDTA strengthening our ability to make a positive impact on public safety and significantly reducing criminal activity across Nebraska. Outcomes made possible through partnerships, shared goals, and dedicated professionals. Thank you!

Not everyday is high-speed K9 stuff. NSP makes sure that their Troopers/PSD handlers are well over their yearly training requirements, like in-service. Plus Troopers are encouraged to assist with recruiting the next wave. Link below #JoinNSP #TheGoodLife statepatrol.nebraska.gov/careers/become…

The Nebraska State Patrol is one of the agencies in Nebraska that assists with training and certifying K9s. Any LEO agency that requests a K9/Handler team course can come through Spring or Fall camp at NLETC in Grand Island hosted by NSP.

PSD Tilt assists the US Marshals in Lincoln. PSD Tilt and Trp. Donner were able to safely apprehend a Lincoln County fugitive hiding in Lincoln metro area. The suspect was wanted for a probation violation and a prior felon in possession of a firearm charge. #ArrestoftheWeek

Exceptional work this afternoon by Troopers and Dispatchers to rescue an 8-year-old subject of an AMBER Alert from Wisconsin and to arrest the suspect of the adbuction near Greenwood. Details: statepatrol.nebraska.gov/troopers-rescu…

Welcome in two new dogs to our PSD unit - Trp. Rice & PSD RJ (RJ was named in honor of Ryan, a generous donor’s son). + Trp. Royle & PSD Phoenix. Trp. Royle is new to the Unit as well. Our dogs are funded through community donations. Link below for info. statepatrol.nebraska.gov/divisions/offi…

October is public servant recognition month in Nebraska. We’re pleased to share the story put together by @NEDept_AdmSrvs of our Trooper Excellence in Leadership award winner: Trooper Austin Donner. 🌟 Employee Spotlight: Austin - Excellence in Leadership Award Recipient 🌟 Meet Austin, a Police Service Dog Handler and Trooper with the Nebraska State Patrol’s Special Operations Division. With 10 years of service, Austin has built an impressive career dedicated to protecting Nebraska communities through courage, skill, and leadership. Austin began his journey with the Nebraska State Patrol as a civilian employee in the Criminal Identification Division before being sworn in as a trooper in 2015. Over the years, he has served in Carrier Enforcement, Traffic Services, and now in the Police Service Dog Unit, where he uses his K9 partner to locate dangerous suspects, recover evidence, and help resolve high-risk incidents safely. In addition to his K9 duties, Austin serves on the SWAT Team, Bomb Squad, and as a Task Force Officer with the U.S. Marshals Service. His work directly impacts the safety and security of Nebraskans by apprehending violent offenders, managing critical incidents, and neutralizing threats that endanger the public. Austin’s favorite part of the job is finding and removing dangerous individuals from the streets, knowing his efforts make a real difference in keeping Nebraska families safe. His leadership, adaptability, and dedication to service exemplify the mission of the Nebraska State Patrol. Outside of work, Austin enjoys spending time with his family, building FPV drones, 3D printing, and listening to podcasts. A fun fact—he also holds a Master’s Degree in Education! His guiding quote is: “Aut inveniam viam aut faciam” — “I will find a way or make one.” We are proud to recognize Austin as an Excellence in Leadership Award recipient. Congratulations, Austin, and thank you for your bravery, dedication, and outstanding service to the Nebraska State Patrol and the State of Nebraska! 🚓🐾💙 Congratulations, #93!

🚨ALERT🚨 #LPD is requesting public assistance locating 36-year-old Christopher Collins and 42-year-old Jesserae Beck. Last known location: 9420 Eagleton Lane Last known contact: 10 PM Wednesday (9/24) LPD case number: C5-072879

📸Glamour Shots Most of our @NSP_DogDivision got together for some training. Good time to update official portraits.

Incredibly important work done in Nebraska today. 27 victims rescued and five people charged. Thank you to all involved in this operation, from the federal, state, and local levels.

Inter-Agency relations is a critical component to the mission of a safe and secure Nebraska. PSD Tilt and PSD Onyx of @LSOnebraska work together regularly to help further this mission

Police Service Dogs are an effective de-escalation tool; This morning PSD Tilt's presence deterred this wanted subject from jumping out a window and fleeing officers and preventing force from having to be used

When you’re behind the wheel, driving deserves your full focus. Move over, slow down, and help our Troopers and others who work on the road get home safely.

Excellent work by many units within NSP across the State along with coordination with local agencies to make this operation effective and efficient @NSP_TroopD @NSPSpecialOps