Troopers Ready to Protect Fairgoers at Nebraska State Fair

AUGUST 23, 2024 (GRAND ISLAND, NEB.)  —  The Nebraska State Fair is officially underway. Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol will be hard at work keeping the event safe for all. The fair will run through Labor Day, September 2, at Fonner Park in Grand Island.

“The State Fair provides an exciting time for many Nebraskans,” said Captain Dean Riedel, Commander of Troop C, based in Grand Island. “This year’s fair is shaping up to be another great experience and our troopers will be on patrol through the fairgrounds to ensure everyone has a safe and fun filled time.”

Fairgoers are welcome to visit the NSP booth inside the Pinnacle Bank Expo Building to learn more about the agency. Kids can get their own trooper hat, take a shot on the “Become A Trooper” basketball hoop, watch an NSP drone flight, and meet troopers from across the state.

In addition to the NSP booth, troopers and investigators will work in a variety of ways throughout the fair, using bicycles and all-terrain vehicles. Any visitor in need of law enforcement assistance can contact any of the troopers patrolling throughout the fair, visit the NSP booth in the Expo Building, or go directly to the NSP Security Office, located at the Fonner Park Racing Office.