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Law Enforcement 308-762-6464

Police Department – Hemingford employs a Chief of Police and two patrol officers.
Sheriff’s Department – The Box Butte County Sheriff’s Department, located in Alliance, is staffed by a sheriff and 26 employees, five of which are certified law enforcement officers. Two deputies are available in Hemingford.
State Patrol – Troop E of the Nebraska State Patrol is headquartered in Scottsbluff and serves 11 counties. There are multiple troopers patrolling the surrounding areas.

Fire Protection 308-487-5242

Fire protection is provided in Hemingford by a 30-member volunteer fire department. Although the Rural Fire Protection District buys and maintains their own equipment, the District is operated by the Hemingford Volunteer Fire Department.

Rescue Squad

Thirteen Emergency Medical Technicians in Hemingford respond to emergency calls in an ambulance owned by the village and the Rural Fire Protection District.

Hemingford Police Department

Our community is experiencing some unprecedented temporary changes due to COVID-19. These changes involve the way we do business and live our lives. The Health Directive issued by the Governor makes several of these changes now enforceable by law and a criminal offense. The Hemingford Police Department will enforce these health directives as declared by the Governor.

No groups of 10 people or more.

Bars and Restaurants shall close their dining areas and serve, to-to, curbside or delivery only, No more than 10 patrons picking up food or drinks at a time, and ask if food prep time is extended to have the customers wait in their vehicles or leave and return to pick up food when preparation is complete.

Bars can sell mixed drinks in a to-go cup with a sealed lid. this must remain sealed until you return to your home. Placing a straw in the cup makes it illegal as an open alcohol container. You may not consume alcohol in your vehicle, on sidewalks or any public property.

Lets all do our part to reduce the spread of this virus and practice social distancing. Please support our local businesses by ordering carry out and keep our local economy strong.

If you have any puestions please contact the Hemingford Police Department 308-487-3768

Chief Dusty Bryner

Office Closed to Public

The Village office is closed to the public. Barb will be in the office to take phone calls, questions and payments during regular business hours M-F 8:30-5:00

All non-essential services have been suspended.

Utility services will be limited to emergency only response, during regular business hours please contact the village office and someone will address your needs as quickly as possible. Crew members will remain on call for after hour emergencies and can be reached by calling the Box Butte County Sheriffs office at 308-762-6464 and they will contact the appropriate person on call.

Utility billing, payments are limited to online at ci.hemingford.ne.us or the drop off box located on the front of the village office building. Payments may also be made by credit or debit care over the phone, 308-487-3465. If you need to stop or start any utility services please contact Barb at 308-487-3465.

Hemingford Public Library, the Library will remain closed until further notice and any books that are checked out will be automatically renewed.

Law Enforcement 308-762-6464

Fire Protection 308-487-5242

Rescue Squad

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