North Platte Police Department

10/15/2026

💜PURPLE FOR A PURPOSE: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH 💜

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM), a time to raise awareness, uplift the voices of survivors, and stand together against domestic violence.

Today is DVAM Day of Action, and officers and staff with the North Platte Police Department are wearing purple to show their support for survivors and help raise awareness about domestic violence.

Every survivor deserves to be heard, supported, and safe. By wearing purple, we stand in solidarity with survivors and remind our community that domestic violence is not something anyone should have to face alone.

Together, we can help break the silence, spread awareness, and build a safer community.

10/14/2026

FROM NOISE COMPLAINT TO SOCCER TEAMMATE!

Over the weekend, our officers were dispatched to a noise disturbance. When the responding officer arrived, he discovered the source of the noise wasn’t a party or a loud stereo… it was a friendly family soccer game that may have gotten a little too competitive! 😂

Instead of just watching from the sidelines, the family recruited our officer to join the action! We’re not sure if he made any goals, but we can confirm he got a warm welcome and a chance to see some friendly competition in action.

A big thank-you to this family for their hospitality and for reminding us that sometimes, a call for service can turn into an opportunity to connect with our community in an unexpected way.

The lesson of the day? Keep the competition friendly, the noise reasonable, and never be surprised if your next soccer teammate shows up with a badge!

10/14/2026

A BIG THANK YOU TO FRESH FOODS!

The North Platte Police Department would like to give a special shout-out to the wonderful employees at Fresh Foods for bringing their Picadeli salad bar, complete with all the fixings, to feed our officers lunch today!

We are grateful for the generosity, hospitality, and support shown by Fresh Foods. Having local businesses that take the time to show appreciation for our officers means so much to our department and our team.

Thank you, Fresh Foods, for thinking of us and helping make our day a little brighter! We are proud to be part of such a supportive community and appreciate all the local businesses that continue to support our officers and our community. 💙

10/14/2026

10/08/2026

Come join us for Cop Corner at Pop Corner!

Meet and talk with officers from the North Platte Police Department, ask questions, share concerns, or just stop by and say hello!

No agenda. No formal presentation. Just an opportunity to connect with the officers who serve our community.

We hope to see you there! 👮‍♀️👮‍♂️

10/05/2026

09/30/2026

Brandon Allen is a local Boy Scout with Troop #293 and a senior at North Platte High School. The son of Dan and Vicky Allen of North Platte, Brandon has been involved in scouting since first grade. He began with Cub Scouts in first grade and became a Boy Scout in sixth grade.

Brandon has also been a cat owner for years and enjoys the companionship they provide. He and his family currently have three cats at home.

When it came time to choose an Eagle Scout project, Brandon wanted to do something meaningful for the cats at the North Platte Animal Shelter. During a visit to the shelter, Brandon noticed that, unlike the dogs, the cats had no opportunity to safely enjoy the outdoors. He knew he wanted his Eagle Scout project to give the shelter cats a chance to experience the outdoors while they waited to be adopted.

Brandon and his family developed a plan and presented their ideas and drawings to Lt. Shea, who approved the project. Brandon, fellow Scouts, and community volunteers then worked together to bring his vision to life.

Brandon successfully built an indoor and outdoor cat enclosure featuring an automatic door that allows the cats to move safely between the indoor and outdoor areas as they choose.

This wonderful addition will provide enrichment and a safe outdoor experience for cats currently at the shelter awaiting their forever homes.

Congratulations, Brandon, on completing your Eagle Scout project! Thank you for choosing to make a difference for the cats at the North Platte Animal Shelter and for giving back to your community.