Organizational Structure

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What is the primary function of the Behavioral Health and Wellness Unit?

  • To manage the department's financial operations
  • To oversee community policing initiatives
  • To conduct criminal investigations
  • To coordinate and manage behavioral health support (correct)

Which squad within the Gang Investigations Unit is NOT included?

  • Gang Suppression Squad (correct)
  • Fugitive Squad
  • Firearms Squad
  • Safe Streets Task Force Squad

Who manages the Co-Responder Team?

  • The Sergeant of the CORE Squad
  • The OPD Mental Health Coordinator (correct)
  • The ESB Deputy Chief
  • The Behavioral Health and Wellness Unit Lieutenant

Which unit does NOT report directly to the ESB Deputy Chief?

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What type of personnel does the Co-Responder Team consist of?

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Who chairs the Legislative Liaison Committee?

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Which function is NOT typically associated with the CORE Squad?

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Which of the following units includes the Narcotics Squad?

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What is the primary role of the Training and Community Services Section (TCSS)?

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Who commands the Neighborhood Services Unit?

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Which of the following units is part of the TCSS?

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What does the Honor Guard represent?

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Which section of the OPD is responsible for recruitment strategies?

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Which unit investigates in-custody deaths and 'Use of Force' incidents involving officers?

<p>Officer-Involved Investigations Team (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes the Pipe and Drums Corp from other units?

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What is the primary responsibility of the Investigative Analysis Squad?

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In what capacity does the Captain interact with the TCSS?

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Which sections are included in the Special Investigations Section?

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Which unit falls under the jurisdiction of the TCSS and provides public assistance?

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Which unit includes the Domestic Violence Squad?

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Who commands the Operations Unit?

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Which unit is specifically dedicated to the investigation of auto thefts?

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What type of personnel does the Operations Unit include?

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What units are combined to form the Special Operations Section?

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What is the primary role of the Special Projects Coordinator within the Unit?

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Which component of the Department is responsible for maintaining continuing education for sworn officers?

<p>Training Unit (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who commands the Training Unit within the Department?

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What type of activities does the Community Outreach Team engage in?

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Which unit is under the command of a Deputy Chief and provides support services to the Department?

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What is managed by an Office Manager within the Police Personnel Unit?

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What section of the Department contains the Customer Services Unit?

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How does the Recruitment Unit interact with the TCSS Captain?

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Which unit is responsible for secure storage of all OPD evidence and property items?

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Who directly manages the Police Supply Unit?

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What is a primary function of the Fleet/Facilities Unit?

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Which unit includes a squad that provides security for the Mayor's Office?

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What title does the manager of the Support Services Section hold?

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Which unit supervises the Digitally Recorded Evidence Access and Management Squad (D.R.E.A.M.)?

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What is NOT a responsibility of the Police Supply Unit?

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What type of services does the Customer Services Unit provide?

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What primary functions does the Canine Unit provide?

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Which unit is involved in handling actual or suspected explosive devices?

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Who commands the Traffic Unit within the organization?

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Which of the following is a role of the Emergency Response Unit (ERU)?

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The Canine Unit operates alongside which other unit for various enforcement duties?

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What type of operations does the Traffic Unit engage in?

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Which team within the ERU is specifically tasked with negotiating during crises?

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Which squad is NOT a part of the Traffic Unit?

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Flashcards

Investigative Analysis Squad

Supports CIB with case-specific intelligence and provides actionable leads.

Officer-Involved Investigations Team (OIIT)

Investigates "Use of Force" incidents resulting in serious injury or death.

Operations Unit

Includes the Bloodhound Canine Squad and administrative support.

Property Crimes Unit

Handles cases related to auto theft, burglary, fraud, pawn shops, and retail theft.

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Robbery Unit

Investigates robbery cases.

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Special Investigations Section (SIS)

Includes units focusing on crimes against adults and children.

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Adult Special Victims Unit (ASVU)

Includes units focusing on domestic violence and sexual assault against adults.

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Child Special Victims Unit (CSVU)

Includes units focused on crimes against children, including abuse, sexual assault, and missing persons.

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Gang Investigations Unit

This Unit focuses on investigating gangs, including intelligence gathering, firearms offenses, tracking fugitives, and working with the Safe Streets Task Force.

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Gang Suppression Unit

This Unit actively suppresses gang activity, with squads working different shifts and areas.

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Narcotics Unit

This Unit tackles drug crimes, working on intelligence, investigations, and undercover operations.

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Executive Services Bureau (ESB)

This Bureau focuses on internal support and community engagement, managing employee well-being, analysis, training, and working with external stakeholders.

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Behavioral Health and Wellness Unit (BHWU)

This Unit provides behavioral health and wellness services to the department, coordinating with community and outside agencies.

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Collaborative Outreach, Response, and Engagement (CORE) Squad

This Squad is responsible for planning and managing the behavioral health response in the community and working on other special projects.

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Co-Responder Team

This team is made up of licensed mental health therapists who are embedded in police facilities.

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Co-Responder Team

This team of licensed mental health therapists works in the field with officers, providing support and resources.

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Research and Planning Unit (RPU)

This unit is responsible for analyzing crime data, developing strategies, and coordinating with other departments to prevent crime and improve police effectiveness.

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Law Enforcement Accreditation

The RPU is in charge of maintaining and improving police standards by overseeing the accreditation process.

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Honor Guard

A ceremonial unit that represents the Chief of Police and the OPD at public and private events.

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Neighborhood Services Unit

They assist the public with problem resolution and prevention programs, focusing on safety and community well-being.

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Pipe and Drums Corp

A ceremonial unit that represents the Chief of Police and the OPD at public and private events.

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Recruitment Unit

This unit is responsible for attracting qualified police officer candidates through strategic recruitment efforts.

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Training Unit

The unit that plans and organizes all training for police officers, ensuring they have the skills and knowledge needed to do their job.

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Training and Community Services Section (TCSS)

This unit is responsible for a wide range of community-oriented services, including the Honor Guard, Pipe and Drums Corp, Recruitment, and training.

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Community Outreach Team

This team is comprised of officers who engage in community outreach activities- visiting youth centers, group homes, participating in community events, and attending meetings.

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Fiscal Affairs Unit

This unit is in charge of managing the department's budget, fiscal affairs, and financial administration.

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Police Administrative Section

This section handles evidence and property management, maintaining the department's fleet and facilities, and managing police supplies.

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Support Services Section

This section includes customer services, digital forensics, forensic investigations, and vehicle impound operations.

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Special Projects Coordinator

This position is responsible for photography, videography, content creation, digital design, and maintaining the department's photo and video library.

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What is the Canine Unit?

This unit provides patrol, search and investigative support to uniform patrol and criminal investigations bureaus. They also conduct traffic enforcement and interdiction operations.

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What does the Emergency Response Unit do?

This unit deploys for special situations like hostage or barricade situations, high-risk warrants, and protection for important people. It includes squads specializing in explosives, crisis negotiation, and tactical operations.

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What are the responsibilities of the Traffic Unit?

This unit specializes in traffic investigations, enforces traffic laws, and provides services for special events. They have squads for accident investigations and prevention, special event management and enforcing traffic laws.

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What is the Interdiction Squad?

The canine squad provides service to the Canine Unit.

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What does the Bomb Response Squad do?

This squad responds to calls involving possible explosives.

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What is the Crisis Negotiation Team?

This team negotiates with people in critical situations to resolve them peacefully.

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What is the Special Weapons and Tactics Team?

This team is highly trained in tactics and weapons to handle dangerous situations.

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What is the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Explosive Detection Canine Squad?

This squad uses explosive-detecting dogs for security measures.

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What is the Evidence/Property Unit (EPU) responsible for?

This unit manages the storage of all evidence and property items for the OPD. It also includes the D.R.E.A.M. Squad, which handles digitally recorded evidence.

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What does the Fleet/Facilities Unit handle?

This unit manages the OPD's vehicle fleet and facilities, including purchasing, maintenance, and servicing.

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What are the responsibilities of the Police Supply Unit?

The Police Supply Unit manages the OPD's supplies, including requisitioning, storage, and distribution. It also coordinates equipment repairs, manages a petty cash fund, and processes invoices and payments.

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What is the main function of the Support Services Section (SSS)?

This section provides various support services to the department. It includes several units dedicated to customer service, digital forensics, vehicle impound, and forensic investigations.

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What services does the Customer Services Unit provide?

The Customer Services Unit handles a variety of services, including receiving and processing telephone calls, managing public inquiries, and taking walk-in and telephone reports. It also includes the Court Liaison Squad, the Front Desk Squad, and the Telephone Report Squad.

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What is the role of the Court Liaison Squad?

This squad is part of the Customer Services Unit and handles security for the Mayor's Office and the Public Library.

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What is the main focus of the Digital Forensics Squad?

This unit is responsible for digital forensics, investigating crimes involving digital evidence and technology.

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What is the Vehicle Impound Unit accountable for?

This unit handles vehicle impound operations, including towing, storing, and releasing impounded vehicles.

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Study Notes

Omaha Police Department Organizational Structure

  • The Omaha Police Department (OPD) is organized into seven main components
  • The components are the Office of the Chief of Police, Criminal Investigations Bureau, Executive Services Bureau, Police Services Bureau, Professional Oversight Bureau, Technical and Reporting Services Bureau, and Uniform Patrol Bureau.
  • Each component has sub-components within it
  • Precincts and Sections are equal components in the OPD structure, commanded by a captain or manager
  • Units and Squads are sub-components of Precincts or Sections; they may report to higher levels of command in the organizational structure
    • Units are commanded by lieutenants, managers or supervisors
    • Squads are commanded by sergeants, managers or supervisors
  • Bureaus and their sub-components can be augmented by As-Needed Components (ANCs)
    • Members of ANCs are not permanently assigned
    • ANCs fall under the control chain of command for the unit they are assigned to when active and conducting training
    • ANCs employees report to their assigned position in the OPD when not active or not training
  • Each Bureau is commanded by a Deputy Police Chief or Deputy Director
  • The OPD organizational structure shows the chain of command and lines of authority and communication within the Department.
  • The OPD policy is to assign personnel to organizational components based on the number and type of position authorized in the budget and workload assessments.

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