Summary
Longtime Police Chief Matt Alves is retiring after 27 years with the department, and Captain Zach Eaton has been appointed as the new police chief.
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
Aligns the police chief position with current executive salary bands.
The entire Lincoln community benefits from stable and experienced leadership in the police department.
Mentions & discussions (2)
2026 REGULAR MEETING - City Council / Lincoln Redevelopment Successor Agency / Lincoln Public Financing Authority - Sep 8, 2026
Longtime Police Chief Matt Alves is retiring after 27 years with the department, and Captain Zach Eaton has been appointed as the new police chief.
Lincoln City Council unanimously approves California native as city's newest police chief
Lincoln City Council unanimously approves California native as city's newest police chief Lincoln Journal Star
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