In order to efficiently respond to requests and manage the employment of off-duty police officers, The Kearney Police Department has partnered with Off Duty Management to provide services related to hiring off-duty officers effective September 27,2021.

You may request to hire off-duty police officers through the Off Duty Management web-based service, OfficerTRAK®, or calling the number below.

Off Duty Management provides the following to the vendor:

• Online access to information through the OfficerTRAK® software including:
• Job-status
• Officer attendance
• Field notes and media files
• Post orders and instructions
• Past and future shift information
• Full liability coverage for the vendor, the agency, and the officer
• 24/7 vendor service
• Dedicated point of contact for scheduling and invoicing
• Officer payroll

• Private detective agencies
• Licensed liquor establishments
• Sell, manufacture, or transport alcoholic beverages
• Collection agencies
• Advertising agencies (use of uniform or office to endorse products or businesses);
• Process server
• Bail bond agency
• Repossessing property or evicting persons or entities from premises
• Assisting in case preparation or investigation for any criminal defense or civil proceedings
• Employment as an investigator or in any capacity involving the use of police records for other than law enforcement purposes
• Employment that would be likely to bring the Police Department or the officer into disrespect, disfavor or ridicule, or involve the officer in a violation of Department policies, procedures or rules
• Other situations, locations or capacities not approved by the Chief of Police.
• Cannot access, use, or convey any data, files or information that is proprietary, is under the control of, or was collected and stored by this or any other law enforcement agency.
• Cannot perform any task or job that would bring discredit or embarrassment to the Kearney Police Department.

*PLEASE NOTE: the above list is not an all-inclusive and questions regarding permitted activity should be forwarded to Off Duty Management.

RATES:

*Supervisor Rates: A supervisor is required when four or more officers are requested.

**Holiday Rates: Rate will apply to the following days: New Year’s Day, MLK Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day.

***Emergency Rates:  If request is received less than 72 hours prior to assignment the emergency pay rate goes into effect.

 Cancellation policy:

Once an assignment has been approved and scheduled; vendors canceling or reducing assignments are required to pay the full ODM administrative fees for the first 24 hours of the original assignment. Vendors canceling or reducing assignments within 48 hours of the start of the assignment are required to pay the greater of officer hours worked or the agency minimum hours plus ODM administrative fees for the first 24 hours of the original assignment.

 YOU CAN REQUEST SERVICE BY VISITING THE OFFICERTRAK® WEBSITE

OR CALL OFF DUTY MANAGEMENT 24/7  (308) 281-1827

1. Contest the citation.  Personally appear in the Buffalo County Court on the date and time given on your citation and invoke your right to trial. See the rights you have as an accused person.
2. Pay the citation by waiver.  Pay the fines and costs no later than your court date without appearing in court. This can be done online. Waiver fines are set by the Nebraska Supreme Court for those who wish simply to pay their ticket without going to court over it. For more information, view the Nebraska Supreme Court Waiver Fine List .
3. Inquire about the STOP class.  The Safety Training Option Program (STOP) class is offered by the Nebraska Safety Center to individuals who have been ticketed for committing a minor traffic violation. It takes four hours to complete. It is voluntary. By completing it, the violator pays no fine, has no court appearance, has no points assessed on their driving record, and can improve their driving skills.

• Speeding twenty (20) or miles per hour over the speed limit.
• Leaving the scene of an accident.
• Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Reckless driving or willful reckless driving.
• Participating in a speed contest, race, or exhibition of acceleration.
• Operating a motor vehicle to avoid arrest.
• Driving on a suspended or revoked operator’s license.
• Operating a motor vehicle without insurance or proof of financial responsibility.
• Any injury accident or violation which is classified as a misdemeanor or a felony.

• You hold a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), even if you were cited while operating a non-commercial vehicle.
• You have participated in any STOP class within the last three (3) years.
• You wish to contest your citation.

1. Call the Nebraska Safety Center at (308) 865-1287, or visit their website, www.unk.edu/stop, for more information.
2. Download the registration form.