Law Enforcement

City of Broken Bow
City of Broken Bow and Custer County law enforcement services are located at 116 South 11th Avenue in Broken Bow.
The Police Department provides 24 hour patrols in the city limits and is comprised of:

• 6 full-time police officers


• D.A.R.E. officer for Broken Bow schools


• 1 full-time police secretary


• 4 fully equipped police cruisers


• round-the-clock protection for Broken Bow businesses and individuals

Custer County
The Sheriff's office is located in Broken Bow and includes:

• 6 officers


• 6 patrol cars with standard equipment


• 28 unit jail


• Active volunteer sheriff's posse


• Protection provided to existing industries

Nebraska State Patrol
Troop D of the Nebraska State Patrol is located at North Platte, 75 miles to the southwest, and covers 23 counties. There are 52 people headquartered in North Platte; 5 are stationed in Broken Bow.

Fire and Rescue

The City Fire Department consists of a maximum of 39 volunteers. The city maintains a fire insurance rating of 6.

Protection provided outside of the city limits:

• 39 volunteer Fire Fighters


• 198 fire hydrants


• 6 fire trucks


• 1 truck (Custer Mutual Aid)