While many workplaces have changed drastically during the COVID-19 pandemic, officers at both the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Police Department and the Lincoln Police Department's are faced with challenges despite having a duty to serve and protect. Officers risk their own health for the safety of the public by tending to those who might be COVID positive, to provide protection to the City of Lincoln. Sergeant Chris Vigil, a lead investigator for the Lincoln Police Department and John Backer, Captain of Patrol Services for the UNL Police Department discuss the difficulties they have faced as officers during the pandemic. Vigil and Backer also talk about changes they have made to protect themselves, their fellow officers, and the public. Full Story: https://nebraskanewsservice.net/multimedia/policing-during-a-pandemic/SOURCESChris Vigil, Sergeant, Lincoln Police DepartmentJohn Backer, Captain of Patrol Services, UNL Police Department Photo Courtesy of Lincoln Police Department Siren Sound Effect, YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKieGUH9pzg9-1-1 Cll Sound effect, YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVYQdZ0Gj68

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