Lincoln Police Department Annual Report 2009 - City of Lincoln ...
Lincoln Police Department Annual Report 2009 - City of Lincoln ...
Lincoln Police Department Annual Report 2009 - City of Lincoln ...
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S UPPORT PERSONNEL<br />
VICTIM/WITNESS UNIT<br />
The Victim/Witness Unit is administered by JoAnna<br />
Briggs. The unit provides information and support<br />
services to victims and witnesses <strong>of</strong> crime. The mission<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Victim/Witness Unit is to help victims deal with<br />
the effects <strong>of</strong> crime. The unit utilizes extensive<br />
volunteer resources to assure that victims and<br />
witnesses are provided with the information and<br />
assistance that they need.<br />
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY<br />
The Information Technology Unit is directed by Clair<br />
Lindquist. The unit develops computer applications and<br />
provides technical support to all department personnel.<br />
The department’s computer-based records system is<br />
maintained by Information Services.<br />
FORENSIC UNIT<br />
Erin Sims supervises the activities <strong>of</strong> the Forensic Unit.<br />
The unit conducts fingerprint examinations and maintains<br />
AFIS (Automated Fingerprint Identification System). In<br />
addition, members <strong>of</strong> the unit perform document<br />
examinations and maintain the department’s<br />
photography lab.<br />
RECORDS UNIT<br />
Heather Christensen coordinates the efforts <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Records Unit which processes and maintains all case<br />
files, disseminates reports and criminal history<br />
information. The Records Unit must ensure that cases<br />
are cleared following the Uniform Crime <strong>Report</strong>ing<br />
guidelines. A public counter is staffed to assist citizens<br />
with obtaining permits and providing information such<br />
as copies <strong>of</strong> criminal histories, incident reports and mug<br />
shots.