LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) – Lincoln Police have concluded their investigation into the $2.5 million no-bid emergency contract awarded by the state. The state auditor said the contract “smacks of favoritism” and questioned the nature of the emergency order steered by Gov. Jim Pillen.
The case will now be turned over to Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers’ office.
The LPD began investigating the case in March 2026.
The Lincoln Police Department (LPD) has completed its investigation into a 2024 no-bid emergency contract sought by the Nebraska Department of Economic Development. The investigation has been turned over to the State Attorney General’s Office for review. In March 2026, the LPD Technical Investigations Unit (TIU) began working diligently on this case. TIU investigators are experienced and specialize in investigations that require careful, methodical steps, including the use of court-authorized processes to obtain necessary records and information. That level of thoroughness is essential to ensuring a complete and accurate investigation. From the onset, the only timeline we prioritized was the one required to conduct a detailed and responsible investigation. Our investigators remained focused on completing the work properly and without bias…