Nebraska Home Security and Safety Resources

Emergencies, crime incidents (like burglaries), and other worrisome events don’t usually come with a lot of warning. That's why we encourage everyone to be proactive about safety and security—at home and in your community. To help you stay safe in Nebraska, we’ve put together this list of local and statewide resources to make sure you know where to turn before the unexpected happens.

Crime Prevention

Nebraska Commission on Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice

Nebraska Crime Stoppers

City Crime Prevention

Omaha Crime Stoppers

Lincoln Crime Stoppers

Bellevue Police Department

Grand Island: Crime Prevention Unit

Omaha Police Department

Neighborhood Watch

Kearney Police Department

Douglas County Sheriff’s Department

Omaha Police Department

Lincoln Police Department

Emergency Preparedness

Nebraska Emergency Management Agency

Douglas County Emergency Management Agency

Nebraska Disaster Behavioral Health

The Salvation Army of Lincoln, Nebraska

Nebraska Humane Society: Disaster Relief

Fire Safety

Nebraska State Fire Marshal

Nebraska Prescribed Fire Safety Council

Nebraska Forest Service: Wildland Fire Protection

Bellevue Fire Department: Fire Prevention

Safe Kids Lincoln-Lancaster County: Fire and Burn Prevention Task Force

Alarm Associations

Alarm.org

General Safety

Protect the Good Life: Online Safety

Nebraska Department of Education: School Safety

Nebraska Safety Council

Nebraska Office of Highway Safety: Child Passenger Safety

Nebraska General Attorney’s Office: Consumer Protection

Child Abuse Prevention

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services

Nebraska Children and Families Foundation

Prevent Child Abuse Nebraska

Community Action Partnership of Mid-Nebraska

North Central Nebraska Child Abuse Prevention Project

Domestic Violence

Nebraska Domestic Violence Sexual Assault Coalition

Domestic Violence Services: The Shelter

Bright Horizons Free and Confidential Support

Friendship Home

National Coalition Against Domestic Violence

See the Safest Cities in Nebraska report for more information on crime statistics across the state.

In the United States, homes without a security system are three times more likely to be burglarized. Burglars want to get in and out with minimum hassle—why risk getting caught by a security system when they could just move onto the next house? Security systems send a message to burglars that your home is not to be trifled with.

With the smart home features available today, it’s easy to monitor the happenings in your home whether you’re sitting on your sofa or out running errands. Look into handy features like remote activation of your security system, control of your lighting and appliances, and live video streaming to your phone.

Don’t forget to take care of the obvious. Always lock your doors, and leave a spare key with a friend or neighbor (instead of under a flower pot or doormat). Don’t forget to close your windows at night or when you’re out. Trim bushes lining your home to eliminate hiding places, and invest in outdoor lighting to keep dark spots near your home entrances visible.

Strengthening the security of your neighborhood can start with getting to know your neighbors. You might find friends who can watch your place when you’re away, look out for a lost pet, help solve package theft mysteries, or aid in an emergency. And you can work together to build safety resources your community needs.

Avoid announcing specific vacation plans on social media or making it clear that the house is empty. To maintain a lived-in appearance, stop the mail and newspapers before you leave, and set indoor lights on variable timers. Let trusted neighbors know you’ll be gone; consider asking them to park their car in your driveway or make footprints in the snow (if it’s winter).

• The State of Safety in the United States
• How to Choose a Security System
• The Beginner’s Guide to Security Cameras
• Home Security and Safety Checklist
• 20 Things You’ll Need for Your First Home