Lincoln Police Allowing Officers to Display Visible Tattoos

LINCOLN — Police officers in Lincoln won’t have to cover up their tattoos for the next six weeks – at least.
If the public approves, the new policy change could become permanent, allowing officers to have visible tattoos on the job. Before the change takes effect, the City of Lincoln says it will first gauge public opinion about the potential change.
The proposal was unveiled this week on the police department’s Facebook page, along with a campaign that will feature the tattooed officers explaining the meaning behind the ink.
“For years, LPD’s policy has required officers to cover visible tattoos while on duty. But is it time for a change?” the department asked the public via Facebook post. “For the next 6 weeks, LPD officers will be allowed to display their tattoos while on duty AND we’ll be rolling out videos that share the stories behind officers’ tattoos: Music, art, family, surfing, culture…and Batman.”
You can see the tattoo campaign and videos on the Lincoln Police Department’s Facebook page. (CLICK HERE)
Officer Erin Spilker says that so far, feedback has been positive.