Sheriff’s Office

Dive Rescue Team

The Platte County Dive Rescue Team, generally called the “Dive Team,” originated in 1984. There are currently 16 members on the Dive Team, consisting of 11 members from the Platte County Sheriff’s Office, 1 member from the Columbus Police Department, and 4 members from the public. On the team, 8 members are certified scuba divers.

The team primarily responds to calls within Platte County, Nebraska; however, our services have been requested throughout central Nebraska.

Our primary mission is to maintain a team of trained personnel who can respond quickly and efficiently in urban, remote, rural, rivers, lakes, and wilderness areas in all weather conditions to search for, rescue, and recover those lost, injured, or deceased victims of natural and man-made disasters. Contact us for more information at 402-564-3229.