Lincoln Police Department Annual Report 2009 - City of Lincoln ...

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