Broken Bow’s recently retired Police Chief Steve Scott was honored by the Police Officers’ Association of Nebraska (POAN) on October 7, receiving the Nebraska Law Enforcement Hall of Fame Award. The honor came during the Nebraska Sheriffs’ Association and the Police Officers’ Association of Nebraska annual conference held in Kearney, NE.
Among the requirements for Hall of Fame consideration, a police officer may be regularly or medically retired and have contributed significantly to law enforcement and/or to the organization. Scott was cited as an exceptional leader for the past four decades with an ability to collaborate with other law enforcement associations at the local, state, and federal levels.
In presenting the award to Chief Scott, Plattsmouth Police Officer Mark Kula told those at the banquet that although Scott was not a man of words, when he did speak, those words carried a lot of weight to fellow chiefs, sheriffs, federal agencies, and law enforcement throughout the state.
“They knew that his words were coming from his heart and from his experience, and that his intention was always to maintain the integrity of law enforcement here in Nebraska and maintain the trust of the public,” said Kula.
The Police Officers’ Association of Nebraska was founded in 1952 and looks to promote and advocate for the welfare, standards, education, and recognition of law enforcement in Nebraska.
The full nomination statement recommending Chief Scott to the Nebraska Law Enforcement Hall of Fame is found below.
“On behalf of the Police Chiefs Association of Nebraska, and others, I would like to submit, recently retired, Police Chief Steve Scott’s name for consideration as this year’s recipient of the Hall of Fame Award. The basis for this award, is exemplified in Chief Scott’s ethics, professionalism and leadership over the past four decades. Although not a man of many words or a grandstander, when Chief Scott spoke chiefs, sheriffs and other government officials listened knowing that the words came from experience, his heart and his true desire to maintain the integrity of law enforcement within the State of Nebraska, while still furthering law enforcement. His selfless efforts can be traced back to when he was patrolling the campus of Chadron State College as a Campus Security officer while attending college through his continued storied career at Broken Bow. Chief Scott served on many police association boards, including the elected position of President of the Police Officers Association of Nebraska. His ability to collaborate with other law enforcement associations, not only on the state level but also the federal level speaks highly for his leadership. Realizing that many Brothers and Sisters could be due this award, I ask that you give Chief Scott considerable consideration.”
