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Another Lincoln officer who came forward about harassment, discrimination suspended

• Lori Pilger | Lincoln Journal Star
• Feb 21, 2022
• Feb 21, 2022 Updated May 24, 2023
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Another police officer who has come forward with concerns about sexual harassment and discrimination within the Lincoln Police Department has been suspended and now is the subject of an Internal Affairs investigation.

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Photos: 2022 Polar Plunge at Holmes Lake

Polar plunge, 2.19

During Saturday's annual Polar Plunge, 13 teams, many dressed in costumes, lined up to race into the lake while friends, family and supporters pledged money to Special Olympics Nebraska. Organizers expected to bring in about $40,000 in donations from the event.

JAIDEN TRIPI, Journal Star

Polar plunge, 2.19

Spectators watch as Polar Plunge participants make their way into the water Saturday at Holmes Lake. Special Olympics Nebraska hosted the annual event to help raise money to support Nebraskans with intellectual disabilities who participate in the organization's programs.

JAIDEN TRIPI, Journal Star

Polar plunge, 2.19

Spectators watch as Polar Plunge participants make their way into the water Saturday at Holmes Lake. Special Olympics Nebraska hosted the annual event to help raise money to support Nebraskans with intellectual disabilities who participate in the organization's programs.

JAIDEN TRIPI, Journal Star

Polar plunge, 2.19

Spectators watch as Polar Plunge participants make their way into the water Saturday at Holmes Lake. Special Olympics Nebraska hosted the annual event to help raise money to support Nebraskans with intellectual disabilities who participate in the organization's programs.

JAIDEN TRIPI, Journal Star

Polar plunge, 2.19

Spectators watch as Polar Plunge participants make their way into the water Saturday at Holmes Lake. Special Olympics Nebraska hosted the annual event to help raise money to support Nebraskans with intellectual disabilities who participate in the organization's programs.

JAIDEN TRIPI, Journal Star

Polar plunge, 2.19

Spectators watch as Polar Plunge participants make their way into the water Saturday at Holmes Lake. Special Olympics Nebraska hosted the annual event to help raise money to support Nebraskans with intellectual disabilities who participate in the organization's programs.

JAIDEN TRIPI, Journal Star

Polar plunge, 2.19

Spectators watch as Polar Plunge participants make their way into the water Saturday at Holmes Lake. Special Olympics Nebraska hosted the annual event to help raise money to support Nebraskans with intellectual disabilities who participate in the organization's programs.

JAIDEN TRIPI, Journal Star

Polar plunge, 2.19

Spectators watch as Polar Plunge participants make their way into the water Saturday at Holmes Lake. Special Olympics Nebraska hosted the annual event to help raise money to support Nebraskans with intellectual disabilities who participate in the organization's programs.

JAIDEN TRIPI, Journal Star

Polar plunge, 2.19

Polar Plunge participants make their way into the water Saturday at Holmes Lake. Special Olympics Nebraska hosted the annual event to help raise money to support Nebraskans with intellectual disabilities who participate in the organization's programs.

JAIDEN TRIPI, Journal Star

Polar plunge, 2.19

One team of Polar Plunge participants dressed as horses and Kentucky Derby attendees in elaborate hats and outfits.

JAIDEN TRIPI, Journal Star

Polar plunge, 2.19

Special Olympics Nebraska hosted the annual event to help raise money to support Nebraskans with intellectual disabilities who participate in the organization's programs.

JAIDEN TRIPI, Journal Star

Polar plunge, 2.19

Polar Plunge participants make their way into the water Saturday at Holmes Lake. Special Olympics Nebraska hosted the annual event to help raise money to support Nebraskans with intellectual disabilities who participate in the organization's programs.

JAIDEN TRIPI, Journal Star

Polar plunge, 2.19

Spectators watch as Polar Plunge participants make their way into the water Saturday at Holmes Lake. Special Olympics Nebraska hosted the annual event to help raise money to support Nebraskans with intellectual disabilities who participate in the organization's programs.

JAIDEN TRIPI, Journal Star

Polar plunge, 2.19

Polar Plunge participants were challenged, but not required, to touch a buoy sitting about 10 feet from shore. Some were fully submerged, while others simply dipped their toes in the water.

JAIDEN TRIPI, Journal Star

Luke Bonkiewicz

Reach the writer at 402-473-7237 or lpilger@journalstar.com.

On Twitter @LJSpilger

Reporters Andrew Wegley and Margaret Reist contributed to this story.

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