Douglas County signs updated interlocal MOU to formalize metro SWAT coordination

The Douglas County Board of Commissioners approved, as part of the consent agenda on April 28, an updated interlocal memorandum of understanding to formalize coordination among metropolitan SWAT teams.

Chief Deputy Will Nemak of the Douglas County Sheriff's Office summarized the document, saying it supersedes an older interlocal agreement and codifies communication and operational coordination among Sarpy County, Washington County, Bellevue, Omaha and Douglas County teams. "This... allows basically the connection and communication coordination with, area SWAT teams," Nemak said, describing the change as consistent with industry best practices.

Commissioner Kavanaugh asked whether cross-river (Iowa) jurisdictions like Council Bluffs have similar arrangements; Nemak said coordination exists but this MOU covers Nebraska jurisdictions only.

The MOU was included on the consent agenda and the board approved the consent agenda by a 6–0 vote. No public testimony opposed the item in the hearing record.

Outcome: MOU approval as part of the consent agenda; implementation steps handled by the Sheriff's Office and county administration.