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A YouTube video shows an Omaha police officer speeding through traffic, but he isn’t on his way to an emergency.A curious man with a cellphone camera wanted to know why police were in such a rush. His pursuit led him to a convenience store, where the officer bought a bag of peanuts.Video: Officer seen speeding, but not to an emergencyThe camera man declined to provide his name and admitted to speeding to stay on the officer’s tail.“I have seen many cruisers speed by me driving along the interstate without their lights on and you always wonder whether or not they are going to a call or they are just trying, you know, break the law thinking they can get away with speeding,” the man said. “Sure enough, he actually was speeding along thinking he could get away with what I assumed in the first place.”Omaha police said in a written statement that officers have the authority to violate traffic laws at times, but said this instance did not appear to be one of them.Omaha Police Chief Todd Schmaderer said authorities are investigating the incident internally.“I really can’t say much more than that because it is a personnel matter,” Schmaderer said. “I haven’t actually had a chance to view the video in its entirety. It is being investigated. At that time, we will make the appropriate decision with it.”Omaha police said they want to make it clear that they appreciate people reporting officer’s actions they feel are questionable. However, they said, “It does not give the citizen the right to violate the law.”