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Administrative Support Bureau

The Administrative Support Bureau provides support to the police department in many areas and functions. This bureau is lead by Lt. Bill McClintick.

The Administrative Support Bureau includes the following units and programs:

Community Oriented Policing and Problem Solving (COPPS) Unit

For more information about Community Oriented Policing, please see the Community Policing Tab above.

The Bellevue Police Department's COPPS Unit was established in 1996 and is housed at our North Precinct station located at the Southroads Mall. The unit serves as an office for a sergeant, four officers, a community policing coordinator, and a secretary. Their primary responsibility is to work with citizens and business organizations to improve the quality of life in the City of Bellevue. Their duties include:

  • Selective traffic enforcement, including both conventional and laser radar
  • Special checkpoints and patrol, focusing on DUI, MIP parties, seatbelt, and child safety seat enforcement
  • Technical accident investigations
  • Traffic direction and control for special events

Officers also provide educational programs to clubs, homeowner's associations, schools and churches.

COPPS Supervisor

  • Sergeant Larry Lampman

Officers

  • Officer Pestel
  • Officer Lowery
  • Officer Reed
  • Officer Gray

For more specific information on the educational programs offered by the C.O.P.P.S. Unit, either call them directly at (402) 293-3107 or stop by the North Precinct station, located on the lower level of the Southroads Mall between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

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Code Enforcement Unit

The purpose of the Code Enforcement Unit is to enforce the city codes and zoning ordinances of Bellevue. Its primary function is the abatement of nuisances on private property which occur outside a structure. The unit is also responsible for vehicles arked on public streets that are abandoned or have not been moved for an extended period of time.

Nuisances could include tall grass, weeds, or other worthless vegetation in excess of 12 inches, auto parts, cars, appliances, trash, litter, animal waste, as well as the upkeep of fences and swimming pools, and the fences around swimming pools. After receiving a complaint, a code enforcement officer will inspect. If there is a code violation, the officer will attempt to make contact with the person responsible for the property. The officer may either make personal contact, or will leave a courtesy ticket, or have a certified letter sent to the person responsible for the property.

When a vehicle is parked outside, it must meet the following requirements:

  • It must be currently licensed.
  • It must be operable and functional.
  • It must be parked on a paved surface (which includes concrete, asphalt or brick pavers).
  • The entire length and width of a vehicle, pickup, boat, trailer, RV or camper must be on one of these paved surfaces.

If the vehicle doesn't meet these requirements, the code enforcement inspector will attempt to make contact with the person responsible for the vehicle. If contact is not made for any reason, a tow sticker, along with an official notice will be posted on the vehicle. Additionally, a courtesy copy will be posted on the door of the residence, if applicable.

The goal is to obtain voluntary compliance from the person responsible for the property. On rare occasions the city may have to step in to resolve the issue.

To file a complaint or for more information, call the code enforcement hotline at 402-293-3050. Normal business hours are Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. After hours, you may leave a voice mail. Please provide the location and nature of the complaint, and any description or license plate number of the vehicle, trailer, etc., or any other information that will be helpful when inspecting the complaint. Leaving your name and telephone number is helpful, but not required.

Code enforcement email addresses:

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Support Services Unit

Support Services Unit technicians direct inbound telecommunications, via telephone, telefax, and teletype. They assist walk-in customers with a varity of concerns and questions regarding police matters, release towed vehicles, process the initial phase of gun permits, and enter courtesy and warning tickets into our database.

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Chaplains Program

The Bellevue Police Chaplains are local clergy who volunteer to serve the department. These same chaplains also serve as members of the Sarpy County Sheriff's Office and the Bellevue Volunteer Fire Department Chaplian Corps. Their primary responsibility is to provide counseling, support, and referrals to members of the public in times of crisis and to law enforcement personnel and their families upon request. These situations may include suicide prevention, domestic disputes, on-scene support and aid to victims of accidents, suicides, crimes and fires. They are also available to assist with death notifications and non-emergency transportation.

Officers and members of their immediate family may also request personal assistance from the chaplains at any time. All matters that the chaplains deal with, whether for the public or members of the department, are considered strictly confidential.

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Officer Meyer


Code Enforcement