Gov. Jim Pillen on Thursday announced the appointment of Scott Gray to be the next executive director of the state’s crime commission.
Gray is a 30-year veteran of the Omaha Police Department. He will succeed Bryan Tuma, who is retiring on Aug. 3.
Since 2021, Gray has served as OPD’s executive deputy chief and commanded the Uniform Patrol Bureau, leading nearly 550 officers and staff.
The crime commission, officially called the Nebraska Commission on Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice, plans and promotes improvements to the criminal justice system.
The commission also handles the decertification of law enforcement officials accused of misconduct.
Last year, 26 Nebraska law enforcement officers lost their certifications. That was more than double the number in 2024, and the most since at least 1995.
The commission also conducts and publishes studies, including annual reports on crime in Nebraska.
The governor appoints the commission’s executive director, subject to confirmation by the Legislature.