Lincoln Police Chief remembers
Retired Corporal Bob Rawlins
End of Watch February 28, 2023
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[March 10, 2023]
Retired Corporal, and former Lincoln Chief of Police,
Robert “Bob” Rawlins passed away at approximately 11:55 a.m. on
February 28"’, 2023. His death will be mourned by many, especially
by his family and his Lincoln Police and Logan County Sheriff's
Department families. Bob honorably served the citizens of Lincoln
for over 30 years as a Lincoln Police Officer and continued his
service to our community for nearly another 9 years, working as a
Court Security Officer for the Logan County Sheriff's Department.
Lincoln Police Corporal Bob Rawlins began his career on March 29",
1982 and retired from the Department on March 30"', 2012. Bob served
the community in several assignments as a Policeman. He was the
first K9 handler for the Lincoln Police Department, serving in that
capacity from 1990-1998. Bob also served on the Emergency Response
Team, acting as the Team Leader for a portion of his time on the
team. Bob also served as our Chief of Police from August 16"', 2004
to April 30th, 2007.
During his career, Bob was awarded for his bravery and heroism on
several occasions. His personnel file is overflowing with Department
Commendations and letters of gratitude from citizens and congressmen
alike. In 1999, Bob kicked in the door of a burning home and rushed
into a fire, saving the lives of two unconscious children, ages 5
months and 3 years. Bob is the only Lincoln Police Officer to be
named Officer of the Year on 3 three occasions; 2001, 2009 and 2011.
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While on duty, Tuesday, February
28", 202c, providing security at the Logan County Courthouse,
Bob suffered a medical emergency which he could not survive. Bob
died while continuing his service to our citizens. His loss is
immeasurable to those he served. Bob, although tough, always
offered a smile to those he met. His positive impact on the
lives of the people he served will ripple throughout history. He
lived a life of service to his family, our Country and our
community. Bob Rawlins was a shining example of a true Police
Officer; one that we can all learn something from.
On behalf of the Lincoln Police Department, I’d like to express
our condolences to the Rawlins family, Bob's friends and to our
community.
We lost one of the best of our good guys. Lincoln Police Officer
and Logan County Sheriffs Court Security Officer Robert Rawlins
will be sorely missed.
Sincerely and Respectfully
Joseph Meister
Chief of Police
Lincoln Police Department
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