Divisions and Units Overview
The Lincoln Police Department is divided into three divisions: The Administrative Division, the Operations Division and the Support Division. The Office of the Chief of Police makes up the Administrative Division and is responsible for overseeing the entire operation of the Lincoln Police Department.
The Operations division consists of three units: Patrol, Investigations, and Youth Services. These units are directly responsible for the enforcement of local and state laws, investigation of criminal activity, and ensuring the safety of the citizens of the City of Lincoln.
The Support Services division is composed of Communications, Records, Citizen Volunteers, Crime Analysis, Animal Control, Property and Evidence, and Professional Standards and Training. The goal of the Support Services Division is to maintain the day to day functions of the Lincoln Police Department, manage the business aspect of the agency, data and record retention, and continually assess the needs of the department and city while implementing programs to enhance the experience of the Lincoln Police Department for customers and employees alike.
