Papillion Police Department

06/02/2026

05/30/2026

The investigation into last night’s officer-involved shooting is ongoing and is being handled by a multi-agency team, the Sarpy County Force Investigation Team (SCFIT).

We are aware of the abundance of videos captured by citizens on their cellphones and security systems. The Sarpy County Force Investigations Team is asking the public to upload a copy of their videos using the following link or QR code. This will assist greatly in the investigation into this incident.

https://uploads.evidenceanywhere.com/papillionpd/26-8380

05/30/2026

Police responded this evening to a report of shots fired in the Tara Plaza area of Papillion. After leaving the area, the suspect was located by officers and a pursuit was initiated. The pursuit ended in the Home Depot parking lot near 84th Street and Cornhusker Road.

During the incident, officers were fired upon and returned fire. The suspect sustained critical injuries and was transported to the nearest trauma center for treatment.

No officers were injured, and the situation has been contained. There is currently no ongoing threat to the public.

Officers from the Papillion Police Department, La Vista Police Department, and the Sarpy County Sheriff's Office were involved in the incident.

The investigation is being conducted by the Sarpy County Force Investigation Team and will continue throughout the evening. Additional information will be released as it becomes available.

05/29/2026

The Papillion Police Department is looking for dedicated, motivated, and community-focused individuals to join us in making Papillion a safer place for everyone!

Why join us?

Competitive pay and benefits
Career growth opportunities
Strong team environment
and more!

If you’re ready to LOVE your job, and serve your community with pride and professionalism, applications are now open at https://secure4.entertimeonline.com/ta/6146700.careers?CareersSearch=&lang=en-US. Applications close June 30, 2026.

The City of Papillion - Municipal Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

05/28/2026

Papillion community member and retired kindergarten teacher Cindy Thielfoldt is ready to share her personal experience with distracted driving in hopes of reaching people far and wide and reminding them: your attention saves lives.

05/27/2026

A reminder that applications for new and lateral police officers will open on Friday, May 29th! The Papillion Police Department offers a wide range of salary and benefits, with opportunities for additional education, trainings, and specialty assignments. The City of Papillion - Municipal Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

05/27/2026

On May 25th, 2026, officers from various Sarpy County agencies conducted special traffic enforcement and issued 104 total citations:

05/24/2026

Tomorrow is a - drive safe and enjoy your Memorial Day!

05/24/2026

administrative offices will be closed on Monday, May 25th, in honor of Memorial Day. Regular office hours resume Tuesday, May 26th, at 8:00 am.