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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A MESSAGE FROM THE CHIEF<br />
Mayor Beutler,<br />
<strong>City</strong> Council members,<br />
Fellow citizens<br />
I am pleased to submit the <strong>Lincoln</strong> <strong>Police</strong> <strong>Department</strong>’s <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> for <strong>2009</strong>. This report contains a wealth <strong>of</strong><br />
statistical information and commentary about the department’s activities in <strong>2009</strong>, and contributes to an excellent archive<br />
from previous decades.<br />
During <strong>2009</strong>, the declining crime rate in <strong>Lincoln</strong> continued, and we enjoyed some unprecedented successes. Most<br />
notably, the department’ clearance rate—the percentage <strong>of</strong> FBI Part 1 crimes solved—climbed to its highest level on<br />
record. For the second straight year, we set a new record for DWI arrests, largely the result <strong>of</strong> energetic enforcement<br />
activities and hard work by our <strong>of</strong>ficers.<br />
One <strong>of</strong> our obligations is to be good stewards <strong>of</strong> the funds provided to us by the taxpayers. As the largest general-fund<br />
tax supported agency in <strong>City</strong> government, we have a particularly important role in ensuring that citizens received good<br />
value for their investment. We led a transition to performance-based budgeting in the <strong>City</strong>, and once again operated<br />
under budget despite trying economic challenges in local government.<br />
As the first decade <strong>of</strong> the 21 st Century ends, the pace <strong>of</strong> change in policing seems inevitably to increase. <strong>Lincoln</strong> continues<br />
to grow, new issues <strong>of</strong> crime and disorder arise, and new challenges confront us. Our ability to adapt to change both<br />
externally and within the department will continue to be a key to our success.<br />
I want to thank the citizens <strong>of</strong> <strong>Lincoln</strong> and our elected <strong>of</strong>ficials for providing us with the guidance and resources to<br />
accomplish our mission, and our employees for their commitment to provide police services that promote a safe and<br />
secure community.<br />
Sincerely,<br />
Thomas K. Casady<br />
CHIEF TOM CASADY