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

S UPPORT PERSONNEL
VICTIM/WITNESS UNIT
The Victim/Witness Unit is administered by JoAnna
Briggs. The unit provides information and support
services to victims and witnesses of crime. The mission
of the Victim/Witness Unit is to help victims deal with
the effects of crime. The unit utilizes extensive
volunteer resources to assure that victims and
witnesses are provided with the information and
assistance that they need.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
The Information Technology Unit is directed by Clair
Lindquist. The unit develops computer applications and
provides technical support to all department personnel.
The department’s computer-based records system is
maintained by Information Services.
FORENSIC UNIT
Erin Sims supervises the activities of the Forensic Unit.
The unit conducts fingerprint examinations and maintains
AFIS (Automated Fingerprint Identification System). In
addition, members of the unit perform document
examinations and maintain the department’s
photography lab.
RECORDS UNIT
Heather Christensen coordinates the efforts of the
Records Unit which processes and maintains all case
files, disseminates reports and criminal history
information. The Records Unit must ensure that cases
are cleared following the Uniform Crime Reporting
guidelines. A public counter is staffed to assist citizens
with obtaining permits and providing information such
as copies of criminal histories, incident reports and mug
shots.