Neb. Rev. Stat. § 14-601
Current with changes from the 2024 legislative session enacted on or before 4/18/2024
The city council of a city of the metropolitan class shall have the power and the duty to appoint a chief of police and all other members of the police force to the extent that funds may be available to pay their salaries and as may be necessary to protect citizens and property and maintain peace and good order.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 14-601