By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Underneath that face mask, Jaiden Kissinger was all smiles as he posed for photos with members of the University of Nebraska at Kearney Police Department. The 5-year-old Kearney boy got to check out the cruiser parked outside Children’s Hospital and Medical Center, and he received a police hat and enough toys and games to make any kid jealous. For 30 minutes on that Wednesday morning, it was easy to forget all the tough … [Read more...] about ‘Best day ever’: UNK Police bring joy to local boy in Omaha hospital
Ricci Fast
UNK Police Sergeant Ricci Fast receives KUDOS award from NU Board of Regents
Ricci Fast, investigations and education sergeant for UNK Police, received the University of Nebraska Board of Regents KUDOS award Friday. KUDOS awards recognize university staff for their professional expertise, service and “superior dedication” to UNK and the University of Nebraska. It is the university’s top staff award. Fast began his career as a police officer at UNK in 2011 and was named investigations and education sergeant in 2014. A native of Castle Rock, … [Read more...] about UNK Police Sergeant Ricci Fast receives KUDOS award from NU Board of Regents
UNK Police Chief Jim Davis recognized by US Attorney’s Office
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – University of Nebraska at Kearney Police Chief Jim Davis won’t brag about the work he’s done to improve the department over the past three years. He “absolutely hates” talking about himself. Sgt. Ricci Fast isn’t so shy about singing his boss’ praises. He wrote all about Davis’ accomplishments while nominating the UNK Police chief for the Law Enforcement Coordination Award presented by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in … [Read more...] about UNK Police Chief Jim Davis recognized by US Attorney’s Office
Cops and Robbers 5K to benefit victims of abuse, sexual assault
Cops and Robbers 5K Run / Walk Date: Oct. 21 Time: 9 a.m.; Check in at 8 a.m. Place: Fountain area, University of Nebraska at Kearney Cost: $25 for individuals; $40 for two-person teams. Sponsor: Family Advocacy Network and UNK Police Department Web: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cops-and-robbers-5k-tickets-36936873182?aff=es2 KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney Police Department is hosting a Cops and Robbers 5K Run/Walk to raise money for victims of … [Read more...] about Cops and Robbers 5K to benefit victims of abuse, sexual assault
UNK Police officer Ricci Fast receives MADD Hero Award
KEARNEY - Sgt. Ricci Fast, an officer and investigator for the University of Nebraska at Kearney Police Department, recently received a 2017 Mothers Against Drunk Driving Hero Award. Fast won the Hero Award for Education and Awareness and his efforts to educate the community and raise awareness in areas of impaired driving and underage drinking. He was recognized and received the award at the 20th annual MADD Hero Ceremony May 23 at Wilderness Ridge Lodge in … [Read more...] about UNK Police officer Ricci Fast receives MADD Hero Award
