Protection in the rural area is provided on a contract basis with the Lexington Rural Fire District. There are 245 fire hydrants in Lexington. For emergencies, dial 911 . The Dawson County Sheriff's Department, located at the corner of Eighth and Grant in Lexington, employs approximately 55 people including office, dispatch, jail and sheriff's deputies. Fire and police dispatch duties in Lexington are consolidated at the Lexington Law Enforcement Center, corner of Eighth and Grant, next to the Dawson County Courthouse.
Regular patrol provides protection to existing industries by the police and sheriff's departments.
Troop D of the Nebraska State Patrol has six state troopers in the Dawson County Law Enforcement Center. For emergencies, dial 911 . There are no local load restrictions. All Lexington streets have curbs and 95 percent have sidewalks. Street maintenance includes sweeping, snow removal, and alley and sign maintenance and repair.