In this solo episode of The 902 Podcast, Captain John Vik takes listeners inside the LSO for an honest look at shift bids, work-life balance, and recruiting opportunities heading into the fall.

Captain Vik walks through how the current 10-hour shift schedule—with three consecutive days off for most patrol deputies—is performing, the real conversations deputies and their families are having about sustainability, and the practical details of the upcoming fall bid. He also covers the parallel selection process for off-duty contracts in the communities of Hickman, Hallam, Firth, Denton, and Bennet.

The episode also includes recruiting information for multiple open Deputy Sheriff positions and a civilian Technology Support Technician role focused on body-worn cameras, radios, and in-car/cruiser technology.

Episode Music Credits:

Vittoro by Blue Dot Sessions, Glass Beads by Blue Dot Sessions, Rodney Skopes by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue)

50 years of service - from dispatcher to Lancaster County's longest serving sheriff. Join us as Sheriff Terry Wagner reflects on his 50-year journey in law enforcement, sharing stories, challenges, and lessons learned along the way. Discover how leadership, technology, and community service have evolved over five decades.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and overview of Sheriff Wagner's career

02:11 Early days in law enforcement and initial motivations

05:11 Transition from dispatcher to deputy and early challenges

10:01 Technological changes in law enforcement over the decades

19:57 Major community events and responses, including the Hallam tornado

28:02 Founding of the Child Advocacy Center and its impact

31:50 Challenges and lessons learned as sheriff

39:46 Leadership philosophy and legacy

42:51 Reflections on the future of Lancaster County law enforcement

43:46 Closing thoughts and appreciation

Music Credits:

Vittoro by Blue Dot Sessions, Rodney Skopes by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue)

Longtime Lincoln anchorman Rod Fowler has been on the air with KLKN-TV Channel 8 News for 30 years! Starting when Channel 8 went on the air in 1996, he has covered nearly all of Lancaster County Sheriff Terry Wagner's career as sheriff. In this episode, Sheriff Wagner, Chief Deputy Ben Houchin, Captain John Vik, and PIO Kelsey Cruz joined Rod to discuss how he's served Lancaster County and the surrounding areas over the past three decades. Get the story straight from Rod Fowler as he answers questions about everything from local law enforcement news to Ron Burgundy!