1997 Annual Report

Chief of Police Thomas Casady commands the overall operation of the department and directly oversees the Management Division.

Administrative Assistant/Fiscal Manager
As fiscal manager, Captain Peter Larimer is responsible for preparing, monitoring, and managing all budget activities for the Lincoln Police Department. He also serves as administrative assistant to the chief of police.

Internal Affairs Unit
The Internal Affairs Unit is operated by Sergeant Anthony Butler. He conducts investigations and maintains records relating to employee conduct and complaints. The unit also provides information to the Citizen Police Advisory Board during quarterly meetings.

Legal Advisor
Assistant City Attorney John McQuinn functions as the police legal advisor. He provides legal advice to department staff, training for employees, and legal assistance as necessary during investigations.

Management Services Unit

Inspections
Captain Doug Srb coordinates the activities of the Management Services Unit which includes Inspections, Planning, Media Relations, and Technical Resources. The Inspections Unit is responsible for maintenance of all General Orders, accreditation standards, and unit Standard Operating Procedure manuals. Captain Doug Srb also performs inspections of all department units.

Planning
Sergeant Terrence Sherrill is the planning officer for the Lincoln Police Department. He is responsible for grant administration, statistical analysis, program development, and accreditation. He also assists in budget preparation, capital improvement proposals, and serves as coordinator for development of the new police facility.

Media Relations
The unit of Media Relations coordinates the dissemination of information to the news media. In addition, Sergeant Ann Heermann is responsible for accreditation, maintaining the Officer Resource Book, and preparing the department Annual Report.

Technical Resources
Sergeant Todd Beam provides technical support to the department and coordinates management of the radio system. He also serves as a resource to the Community Teams regarding the use of technical equipment and is responsible for researching, developing, and implementing programs relating to technological issues.