Lincoln police celebrate colleague, Matt Baker, after he speaks at TEDx Omaha

Lincoln police celebrate colleague, Matt Baker, after he speaks at TEDx Omaha
November 5, 2026

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Lincoln police celebrate colleague, Matt Baker, after he speaks at TEDx Omaha

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — The Lincoln Police Department (LPD) is celebrating a coworker after he spoke at TEDx Omaha.

Matt Baker joined LPD in 2017 as their Tipping Point Coordinator, focusing on building relationships with at-risk youth and gang prevention.

According to TEDx, Baker spoke about how relationships, responsibility and human connection can create a pathway towards meaningful change. He also spoke about labels and looking beyond assumptions into people’s humanity and potential.

Baker is also a Mayor’s Award of Excellence winner.

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