Fifty new Nebraska State Probation officers were sworn in by Chief Justice Jeffrey Funke of the Nebraska Supreme Court in a Capitol Rotunda ceremony on October 22, 2026. Surrounded by family, friends, and colleagues, the new officers took their oath and received their badges. In his remarks, Chief Justice Funke spoke from his experience on the trial court bench about the work probation officers do in being tasked with assisting judges in their efforts to craft appropriate sentences and faithfully carrying out the court orders of probation.

New officers and attendees also heard from Justice Jason Bergevin, who serves as the Supreme Court’s liaison to Probation through the Probation Services Committee. Justice Bergevin noted, “you are here because you are the type of person who will do more than what’s called for.” 

The ceremony was livestreamed on Nebraska Public Media, and may be viewed online.