Lincoln Police Department Annual Report 2009 - City of Lincoln ...
Lincoln Police Department Annual Report 2009 - City of Lincoln ...
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S PECIALTY FUNCTIONS<br />
P E R F O R M E D I N A D D I T I O N T O A N E M P L O Y E E’ S R E G U L A R J O B A S S I G N M E N T<br />
C RIME SCENE TECHNICIANS<br />
Crime scene technicians have developed specific expertise in order to process major crime scenes. In today’s world <strong>of</strong> technology<br />
forensic evidence is becoming more and more important to processing crime scenes. In order to maintain pr<strong>of</strong>iciency, the unit<br />
trains, at a minimum, nine times a year.<br />
F IELD FORCE<br />
The <strong>Lincoln</strong> <strong>Police</strong> <strong>Department</strong> maintains a Field Force to provide an organized response to actual or potential disturbances caused<br />
by large groups <strong>of</strong> disorderly persons which cannot be safely resolved by standard response techniques.<br />
H ONOR GUARD<br />
The <strong>Lincoln</strong> <strong>Police</strong> <strong>Department</strong> recognizes the need to maintain an Honor Guard consisting <strong>of</strong> <strong>Lincoln</strong> <strong>Police</strong> <strong>Department</strong><br />
commissioned <strong>of</strong>ficers to participate in ceremonial events enhancing the image <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Department</strong> or to honor/memorialize a<br />
distinguished person or group.<br />
L INCOLN METRO CLAN LAB TEAM<br />
This team, consisting <strong>of</strong> members <strong>of</strong> LPD, Nebraska State Patrol and Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office, assures an organized and<br />
well-planned response to the dismantling and collection <strong>of</strong> evidence at suspected methamphetamine clandestine laboratory<br />
operations. In <strong>2009</strong>, the team responded to six incidents in <strong>Lincoln</strong> and Lancaster County.<br />
M ARKSMANSHIP/PISTOL TEAM<br />
The Marksmanship Team was established to increase <strong>of</strong>ficer awareness <strong>of</strong> good marksmanship and provide an incentive for <strong>of</strong>ficers<br />
to attain their maximum potential with side arms. The team travels to compete against other law enforcement agencies across the<br />
country.<br />
S CHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS<br />
The <strong>Lincoln</strong> <strong>Police</strong> <strong>Department</strong> recognizes the importance <strong>of</strong> providing quality police services in schools, since they are vital<br />
community institutions serving a large portion <strong>of</strong> the <strong>City</strong>'s population. School resource <strong>of</strong>ficers are assigned to middle and high<br />
schools as resources and providers <strong>of</strong> police services to their students and staff.<br />
S WAT TEAM<br />
The Special Weapons and Tactics Team responds to high-risk situations requiring specialized tactics and coordination. The purpose<br />
<strong>of</strong> the team is to accomplish its objectives with minimal risk to <strong>of</strong>ficers and citizens.