Capt. Jay Leavitt
@OPDCaptLeavitt
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Omaha Police Captain, West Precinct. 27 year veteran, Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice and a Master's Degree in Public Admin
Joined May 2013
🐾 Meet K9 Mikee! 🐾 Ofc. Nathan Dickey and his partner, Mikee, a 6½-year-old German Shorthaired Pointer, work with Omaha Public Schools to help keep campuses safe. Mikee’s trained to detect various drugs, and he’s always ready to lend a paw to other agencies too. 👃💙 #OPDK9
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FINAL: Broncos 33, Giants 32 📉 The Broncos' win probability was as low as 0.7% with 6:38 left in the fourth quarter facing a 4th & 3, trailing 26-8. It's the most improbable comeback of the season & 8th-most improbable of the NGS era (since 2016). #NYGvsDEN | #BroncosCountry
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I am grateful that both the community and our officers are safe. I fully back the decisive actions taken by the involved officers. It is imperative officers have our support when defending themselves and others from deadly threats.” *** News release is being completed ASAP 2/2
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“It’s a deeply concerning trend that our officers are being fired upon,” said Omaha Police Chief Todd Schmaderer. “When confronted with armed threats to themselves and the public, our officers have responded with incredible courage. 🧵1/2
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The Omaha Police Department (OPD) Officer Involved Investigations Team is investigating an incident involving an officer-involved shooting that occurred early Thursday morning. See the full news release at the link: https://t.co/YkRJtxDB4q
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Westbound lower Dodge is open. Traffic restrictions remain in place near 114th-120th and the Dodge frontage road.
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It's Match Day in Omaha, & we are expecting a record crowd for @HuskerVB vs @CreightonVB tonight @CHICenterOmaha! There is currently construction in the area, so please leave early & have patience. See the below traffic plan, and we will see you tonight! @551CARS @omatrafficalert
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APPLICANTS!!– Check Your Email! If you applied to become an Omaha Police Officer, be sure to check your email for instructions on signing up for testing. ⏳ Haven’t applied yet? There’s still time! 📍 https://t.co/FXYf49k7gV
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Mr. Davis was last seen wearing a white shirt and blue/green shorts. He left his glasses and phone at home. He is known to frequent the areas of 24th & Ames Ave., 30th & Ames Ave., and 42nd & Ames Ave. If you see Mr. Davis, please call 911 immediately. 2/2
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🚨MISSING ADULT🚨 Omaha Police are searching for 71-year-old Mitchell Davis. Mr. Davis has dementia and was last seen on foot near his residence at 26th & Evans Street around 8:55 a.m. this morning. Mr. Davis is 5’7”, 189 lbs, balding with some gray hair, and brown eyes. 1/2
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Are you ready for more? If so… come chat with us at these events! #lawenforcement #joinopd #police #behindthebadge
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🚨 SCAM ALERT 🚨 A text message claiming to be from the "Nebraska Department of Vehicles" is making the rounds — it’s a scam. Do NOT click on the link or provide any personal or financial information. 🧵1/3
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Are you ready for more? 🚔 If so, head over to https://t.co/FXYf49k7gV and click “Apply”! ✨If you want to speak to a recruiter please call us at 402-444-3480! ✨ #joinopd #omaha #police #lawenforcement
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Many people woke up to this scam text today. Don’t fall for it! ➡️@NebraskaDMV doesn’t do this. ➡️Fines are collected by the Nebraska Judicial Branch, not DMV ➡️Phone numbers are all different ➡️Link address is different ✔️Don’t click the link ✔️Report and block
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🚨 SCAM ALERT 🚨 Many Douglas County residents received a scam message this morning, similar to the one pictured. This message is a scam. The State will not text you to collect on fines. Do not click on the links or reply. Please delete the message and report it as spam, if your
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🔵 From K-9 to Harley Davidsons, the OPD has a unit for you. Whether you’re passionate about patrol, community outreach, or tactical operations — there’s a place here where your strengths can shine 💪 ✅ Don’t miss your shot — apply before 5/27 to be part of our January academy!
🚨 Did you know the Omaha Police Department has over 20 specialized units? Your future can start NOW and your possibilities are endless‼️ Our application process is still open! But hurry our deadline for the January academy ends May 27, 2026 🎯 📍 https://t.co/FXYf49k7gV
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🚨 Did you know the Omaha Police Department has over 20 specialized units? Your future can start NOW and your possibilities are endless‼️ Our application process is still open! But hurry our deadline for the January academy ends May 27, 2026 🎯 📍 https://t.co/FXYf49k7gV
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There are only two Behind The Badge (in person) sessions left! Come see your @OmahaPolice officers and @omahanehr at the Southwest precinct TONIGHT at 7pm! #behindthebadge #omaha #joinopd
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