Lincoln Police Department says it is in need of more bilingual police officers

LINCOLN - Over the past five years the City of Lincoln has grown by an average of 3,600 people per year and the city is becoming more diverse. However, the number of bilingual officers has roughly stayed the same.

In a department of more than 300 police officers there are only nine bilingual officers.

LPD says it recognizes the need, and is actively trying to hire more bilingual officers.

LPD is also working to get pocket translators in the hands of officers in the near future.

Anyone who is bilingual and thinks they would like to work for the Lincoln Police Department is urged to apply online.