All warrants and government subpoenas received by faculty, staff or students should should be reviewed by the Office of the General Counsel. If you are presented with a warrant or government subpoena, please follow these protocols:
Remain calm and professional.
Politely ask for the individual’s name and agency affiliation and take note of their response.
Direct the individual to the Office of the General Counsel and your campus police department/public safety office.
Inform the individual that you are not obstructing their process but that the University of Nebraska is represented by legal counsel, and all warrants and government subpoenas must be reviewed by the Office of the General Counsel. Our office can be reached by phone at (402) 472-1201 or by visiting Varner Hall at 3835 Holdrege Street, Lincoln, NE.
Campus police departments and public safety offices can be reached at the phone numbers below:
- UNK Police Department: (308) 865-8911
- UNL Police Department: (402) 472-2222
- UNMC Department of Public Safety: (402) 559-5555
- UNO Police and Public Safety Department: (402) 554-2911
Maintain student privacy as required by federal laws, including FERPA and HIPAA.
Please do not accept documents or provide personally identifiable information unless told to do so by the Office of the General Counsel. Examples of personally identifiable information may include contact information, class lists, class schedules, etc.
Do not attempt to physically block or interfere with any law enforcement officer or agent.
In the unlikely event that a law enforcement officer or agent refuses to follow your referral to the Office of the General Counsel, do not attempt to physically block or interfere with the individual. Contact your campus police department or public safety office, which can immediately inform appropriate campus officials and assist as needed.
Campus police departments and public safety offices can be reached at the phone numbers below:
- UNK Police Department: (308) 865-8911
- UNL Police Department: (402) 472-2222
- UNMC Department of Public Safety: (402) 559-5555
- UNO Police and Public Safety Department: (402) 554-2911
DISCLAIMER
The information presented on this website is for informational purposes only and nothing on this website should be construed or relied upon as legal advice. The Office of the General Counsel should be consulted regarding the specific facts and circumstances associated with any legal matter.