Meet Annie, Signal of Lincoln's Chief Happiness Pawficer

Last Updated: October 22, 2026

The short answer: Annie is a black senior dog and the Chief Happiness Pawficer at Signal of Lincoln, the locally owned security company led by Owner and CEO Troy Nielsen. She does not write security plans or work posts, but she keeps morale high at our Lincoln office and has become a familiar face to the people who follow our team.

Troy Nielsen, owner of Signal of Lincoln, with Annie, the company's Chief Happiness Pawficer

Every Great Team Needs a Morale Officer

Security work happens at all hours, in all kinds of weather, and often when everyone else is asleep. A team that does that kind of work well needs people who look out for each other. At Signal of Lincoln, part of that job falls to Annie.

You will usually find her at our office on South 17th Street, holding down the couch during our team check-ins and greeting whoever walks through the door. She takes her role seriously: she has never missed a chance to make someone's day a little better.

Annie, Signal of Lincoln's Chief Happiness Pawficer, wearing an orange Signal bandana — Annie in her official Signal bandana.

Why a Security Company Has a Chief Happiness Pawficer

Annie is a small reminder of something that matters a lot to us. Signal of Lincoln is a local, family-led business. We know our officers by name, and our clients know us by name. That kind of culture shows up in the work: officers who feel supported tend to show up, stay engaged and take pride in doing the job right.

Annie looking out the window of a marked Signal of Lincoln patrol vehicle — Annie checking out one of our marked patrol vehicles. She rides along for photos, not patrols.

You can read more about how our team came together in Who We Are: The Story Behind Signal of Lincoln, and how we invest in our officers in How We Develop Our Officers.

What Annie Says About How We Work

We are local. Our office, our team and our leadership are right here in Lincoln.
We are people first. The same care that goes into a good office culture goes into how officers treat your tenants, visitors and staff.
We show up. For our clients, and for our community. See what that looks like on our Community page.

Annie sitting proudly in her orange Signal of Lincoln bandana

Annie, the Signal of Lincoln office dog, relaxing in the back seat

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Annie a security dog?

No. Annie is our office dog and morale officer, not a working security dog.

Can I meet Annie?

If you stop by our Lincoln office, there is a good chance she will come say hello.

Who owns Signal of Lincoln?

Signal of Lincoln is locally owned and led by Owner and CEO Troy Nielsen.

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Looking for security from people who know Lincoln? Request a quote and talk with our team.

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Troy Nielsen

Troy Nielsen owns and operates Signal of Lincoln, a locally owned security company serving Lincoln and southeast Nebraska. A Nebraska native, Troy grew up in small towns across the state, including South Sioux City, Lexington and Cozad, and those communities shaped how he leads: show up, do what you said you'd do, and take care of the people around you. With more than 20 years of experience as a business owner, Troy took ownership of Signal of Lincoln in September 2024 and stays hands-on with clients and officers every week. Troy is a graduate of Buena Vista University with a degree in Sports Marketing, where he was a four-year letter winner and captain of the football team. He's also an Eagle Scout. Those experiences built the foundation of leadership, discipline and accountability he brings to Signal every day.