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The City of Lincoln engaged 21CP Solutions LLC to assess workplace policies, procedures, training, and/or practices related to hiring, assignment, promotion, retention and development of sworn and professional staff at the Lincoln Police Department. This report is their findings.

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'Things were supposed to get better': Former Lincoln Police officers say department, city leadership enabled wrongdoing for years
Lincoln Police officers report harassment, management issues to independent firm
Lincoln to pay $110,000 for external review of police department's culture

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Yohance Christie. 

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Lincoln Police Chief Teresa Ewins speaks during an interview with the Journal Star in March 2022.

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Lincoln Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird leaves the stage after the state of the city address on Oct. 4.

JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star file photo

Reach the writer at 402-473-7223 or awegley@journalstar.com.

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Inside: City argues for dismissal of former Lincoln Police officer's amended lawsuit, Page A3.

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