Omaha Police Department Organizational Structure PDF

OMAHA POLICE DEPARTMENT OMAHA, NEBRASKA GENERAL ORDER Number: Date of Issue: Effective Date: 1-25 07 January 2025 05 January 2025 Amends: Ge...

OMAHA POLICE DEPARTMENT OMAHA, NEBRASKA GENERAL ORDER Number: Date of Issue: Effective Date: 1-25 07 January 2025 05 January 2025 Amends: General Order #11-24 Supplement #3 Subject: ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE This General Order updates the OPD “Organizational Structure” policy to add the Bloodhound Canine Squad under the Operations Unit in the Criminal Investigations Bureau. POLICY: It is the policy of the Omaha Police Department (OPD) to assign personnel to organizational components based on the number and type of each position authorized in the Department's budget and workload assessments derived from administrative review. DEFINITIONS: Bureau: An organizational component of the Omaha Police Department, attached to a Division, with designated jurisdictional coverage. Office of the Chief: An organizational component of the Omaha Police Department, usually a Unit, with direct responsibility to the Chief of Police. Organizational Chart: A chart which reflects the chain of command and the lines of authority and communication within the Department. Organizational Component: A subdivision of the Omaha Police Department, such as an Office, Division, Bureau, Unit, or Squad that is established on a full-time basis to provide a specific function. Precinct: A geographical location within the city consisting of several sergeant areas. Relief: Personnel used to temporarily fill vacant posts, districts, or beats. Squad: A functional part of the Police Department, generally attached to a Unit, with a designated jurisdictional coverage. A Squad is any organizational subdivision subordinate to a Unit. Unit: An organizational component of the Omaha Police Department, generally attached to a Bureau, with designated jurisdictional coverage. PROCEDURE: I. Organizational Components A. The OPD is organized into seven main components: 1. Office of the Chief of Police; 2. Criminal Investigations Bureau;  General Order #1-25 Page 2 3. Executive Services Bureau; 4. Police Services Bureau; 5. Professional Oversight Bureau; 6. Technical and Reporting Services Bureau; and 7. Uniform Patrol Bureau. B. The OPD is further organized into full-time staffed sub-components called Precincts, Sections, Units, and Squads. 1. Precincts and Sections are equal components in the OPD organizational structure and are commanded by a captain or manager. 2. Units and Squads are normally sub-components of Precincts or Sections, but may report directly to higher levels of command in the OPD organizational structure. a. Units are normally commanded by lieutenants, managers, or supervisors. b. Squads are normally commanded by sergeants, managers, or supervisors. C. OPD Bureaus and sub-components may be augmented by “As-Needed Components” (ANC) whose members are not permanently assigned, such as Teams, Guards, Corps, and Forces. 1. Employees assigned to ANC’s fall under the control of the chain of command assigned within the ANC when the ANC is activated or conducts training. 2. ANC employees report to their normally assigned chain of command when the ANC is not activated or conducting training. D. Each Bureau is commanded by a Deputy Police Chief or Deputy Director. II. OPD Organizational Structure A. OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF POLICE. The Chief of Police commands the overall operations of the Department. The Office of the Chief of Police includes the Public Information Office and the Union Liaison. The Uniform and Equipment Committee and the Fitness and Wellness Committee (FWC) report to the Chief of Police. 1. The Chief of Police has the responsibility of determining Departmental policies and for making certain of the complete discharge of all duties imposed upon them. The Chief of Police is a Department Head under the Omaha Charter and reports directly to the Mayor. 2. The Executive Deputy Chief of Police shall perform administrative and supervisory duties determined by the Chief and shall act as the Chief of Police when the Chief is unavailable. 3. Public Information Office (PIO): The PIO coordinates the dissemination of information to the news media and to the Department and manages the Crime Stoppers Program. All Public Records requested per Nebraska Revised Statutes §84-712, et al., are handled General Order #1-25 Page 3 by the PIO. The PIO is commanded by a Lieutenant who reports directly to the Chief of Police. 4. Union Liaison: The position of Union Liaison was created through the Nebraska Court of Industrial Relations. This full-time Union representative shall be assigned under the Office of the Chief, but shall be free to conduct the affairs of the Omaha Police Officers Association. The person assigned to this position shall be selected by the Omaha Police Officers Association. The person assigned to this position shall not hold a rank greater than the rank of Sergeant. On May 1st of each year, the Union shall advise the Chief who will hold the full-time Union Liaison position. Any changes to the Union Liaison position mid-year shall be communicated to the Chief no less than thirty (30) days prior to the change. B. CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS BUREAU (CIB). The Criminal Investigations Bureau (CIB) is commanded by a Deputy Chief and conducts 24-hour investigations into crimes. The CIB is comprised of the Criminal Investigations Section; the Special Investigations Section; and the Special Operations Section. A Captain commands each of the Sections. 1. Criminal Investigations Section (CIS): The CIS includes the Assault Unit; the Homicide Unit; the Investigative Analysis Squad; the Officer-Involved Investigations Team (OIIT), an ANC; the Operations Unit; the Property Crimes Unit; and the Robbery Unit. A Captain commands the Criminal Investigations Section. a. Assault Unit: This Unit includes the Field Investigations “A”–Shift Squad. The Unit is commanded by a Lieutenant. b. Homicide Unit: This Unit includes the Cold Case Squad. The Unit is commanded by a Lieutenant and contains an Administrative Sergeant. c. Investigative Analysis Squad: The Investigative Analysis Squad supports CIB with case-specific intelligence and provides actionable leads using various digital resources. This Squad reports to the CIS Captain. d. Officer–Involved Investigations Team (OIIT): The OIIT is responsible for the criminal investigation and case management of OPD “Use of Force” incidents involving officers who are on- or off-duty and resulting in serious injury or death. The OIIT also investigates in-custody deaths and incidents in which officers discharge their weapons in the line of duty, excluding non-Use of Force and/or accidental discharges. The OIIT is comprised predominately of CIB sergeants and officers. The OIIT is an ANC and is commanded by a Captain. e. Operations Unit: The Operations Unit includes the Bloodhound Canine Squad and administrative personnel who provide clerical support to CIS detectives. f. Property Crimes Unit: This Unit includes the Auto Theft Squad; Burglary Squad; Fraud Investigations Squad; Pawn/Salvage Squad; and Retail Crimes Squad. The Unit is commanded by a Lieutenant. g. Robbery Unit: The Unit is commanded by a Lieutenant. 2. Special Investigations Section (SIS): The SIS includes the Adult Special Victims Unit and the Child Special Victims Unit. The SIS is commanded by a Captain. General Order #1-25 Page 4 a. Adult Special Victims Unit (ASVU): This Unit includes the Domestic Violence (DV) Squad and the Adult Sexual Assault (ASA) Squad. The Unit is commanded by a Lieutenant. b. Child Special Victims Unit (CSVU): This Unit includes the Child Abuse (CA) Squad; the Child Sexual Assault (CSA) Squad; and the Missing Persons (MP) Squad. The Unit is commanded by a Lieutenant. 3. Special Operations Section (SOS): The SOS includes the Gang Investigations Unit, Gang Suppression Unit, and the Narcotics Unit and is commanded by a Captain. A Sergeant provides support and administrative assistance to the Captain. a. Gang Investigations Unit: This Unit includes the “B”-Shift Gang Intelligence Squad; Firearms Squad; Fugitive Squad; and the Safe Streets Task Force Squad. The Unit is commanded by a Lieutenant. b. Gang Suppression Unit: This Unit includes the “B”-Shift Gang Suppression Squad; “C”-Shift North Gang Suppression Squad; and “C”-Shift South Gang Suppression Squad. The Unit is commanded by a Lieutenant. c. Narcotics Unit: This Unit includes the Intelligence Squad; Narcotics Squad; and Special Operations/Vice Squad. The Unit is commanded by a Lieutenant. C. EXECUTIVE SERVICES BUREAU (ESB). The Executive Services Bureau (ESB) is commanded by a Deputy Chief and includes the Behavioral Health and Wellness Unit; the Co-Responder Team; Employee Resources Squad; Research and Planning Unit; and the Training and Community Services Section. The ESB Deputy Chief chairs the Legislative Liaison Committee and the Safety Review Board. 1. Behavioral Health and Wellness Unit (BHWU): The BHWU is a highly collaborative Unit whose primary functions are to plan, coordinate, and manage the behavioral health and wellness response and support functions for the Department, including processes involving community and outside agencies. The Unit includes the OPD Mental Health Coordinator who manages the Co-Responder Team. The OPD Mental Health Coordinator, Employee Resources Squad Sergeant, and BHWU Lieutenant report directly to the ESB Deputy Chief. a. Collaborative Outreach, Response, and Engagement (CORE) Squad: The CORE Squad assists in planning, coordinating, and managing OPD's behavioral health and wellness response in the community, assists in the administration of the Peer Support Team and the Crisis Intervention Team, and works on other special projects as assigned. The CORE Squad is managed by a Sergeant who collaborates with other BHWU employees and reports to the BHWU Lieutenant. 2. Co-Responder Team: The Co-Responder Team is a team of licensed mental health therapists who are embedded in OPD facilities/precincts. The Mental Health Coordinator and Co-Responders assist at scenes of active 911 behavioral health crises alongside OPD officers, when feasible, to aid in de-escalation and crisis stabilization, etc. The Co-Responder Team also assists with follow-up/prevention contacts and threat assessment in the community. The Co-Responder Team is managed by the OPD Mental Health Coordinator who collaborates with other BHWU employees and other organizational units and reports to the ESB Deputy Chief. General Order #1-25 Page 5 3. Employee Resources Squad: The Employee Resources Squad facilitates a variety of support functions for OPD employees including but not limited to: the management of FMLA, Injured on Duty/Workers’ Compensation (IOD/WC), and off-duty injury processes; coordination of the semi-annual shift bidding processes; application of collective bargaining agreement provisions and legal issues as they apply to OPD personnel; and other special projects as assigned. The Squad is managed by a Sergeant who collaborates with other BHWU employees and reports to the ESB Deputy Chief. a. Peer Support Team (PST): The PST is a group composed of trained employees focused on providing assistance to employees during and after a critical incident. The Peer Support Team is an ANC and is headed by the Peer Support Team Coordinator (PSTC) which is typically a command officer and is led by a Peer Support Team Leader (PSTL) which is typically a Sergeant. 4. Research and Planning Unit (RPU): The RPU is responsible for the management of the OPD Policies and Procedures Manual (PPM), OPD Forms, and the OPD PowerDMS program; compiling the OPD Annual Report; reviewing and updating the OPD Organi- zational Chart; drafting General Orders; conducting policy and legislative research; disseminating information; representing at community policy meetings and steering committees; and other special projects as assigned. The RPU is also responsible for Law Enforcement Accreditation activities under the supervision of the Accreditation Manager (i.e., RPU Supervisor). The Unit is supervised by a Research and Planning Supervisor and reports to the ESB Deputy Chief. 5. Training and Community Services Section (TCSS): The TCSS is comprised of the Honor Guard (an ANC); the Neighborhood Services Unit; the Pipe and Drum Corp (an ANC); the Recruitment Unit; and the Training Unit; and is also responsible for additional duties assigned by the ESB Deputy Chief. A Captain commands the TCSS. a. Honor Guard: The Honor Guard is a ceremonial unit that represents the Chief of Police and the OPD at public and private events as needed. The OPD Honor Guard is an ANC. The Honor Guard members select their own commander who reports to the TCSS Captain. b. Neighborhood Services Unit: The Neighborhood Services Unit provides assistance to the public on problem resolution and prevention programs. The Neighborhood Services Unit consists of the Business Watch Squad; the Nuisance Task Force Squad; the Prevention Programs Squad; the School Resource Officer (SRO) Metro and OPS Squads; the SRO Explosives Detection Canine Unit (an ANC); the Truancy Officer Squad; and the Volunteer Services Squad. A Lieutenant commands the Neighborhood Services Unit. c. Pipe and Drums Corp: The Pipe and Drums Corp is a ceremonial unit that represents the Chief of Police and the OPD at public and private events as needed. The OPD Pipe and Drums Corp is an ANC. The Pipe and Drums Corp members select their own commander who reports to the TCSS Captain. d. Recruitment Unit: This Unit is responsible for planning and organizing recruitment efforts to attract qualified police officer candidates by employing strategic tactics to enhance the pool of applicants during the hiring process. This Unit also includes a Special Projects Coordinator who is responsible for Department special events/projects photography and videography, content creation, digital designs, and maintains OPD’s photo and video library. The Recruitment Unit reports to the TCSS Captain. General Order #1-25 Page 6 e. Training Unit: The Training Unit provides a Basic Recruit Academy for new recruit officers, maintains continuing education courses for all sworn officers, and coordinates all training for non-sworn members of the Department. The Training Unit includes the Recruit Squad and the Training Squad. A Lieutenant commands the Training Unit. D. POLICE SERVICES BUREAU (PSB). The Police Services Bureau (PSB) is commanded by a Deputy Chief and provides support services to the Department, including preparing the Departmental budget and managing fiscal affairs. The Community Outreach Team, an ANC; Grant Administration Unit; Mobile IT Unit; Police Personnel Unit, and the Restorative Justice Adult/Juvenile Program, an ANC, report directly to the PSB Deputy Chief. The Fiscal Affairs function is managed by an Office Manager within the Police Personnel Unit. The Police Administrative Section contains the Evidence/ Property Unit; Fleet/Facilities Unit, and the Police Supply Unit and is supervised by an Office Manager. The Support Services Section contains the Customer Services Unit; the Digital Forensics Squad; the Forensic Investigations Unit; and the Vehicle Impound Unit and is commanded by a Captain. 1. Community Outreach Team: The Community Outreach Team is an ANC group of officers who engage in numerous types of Community Outreach activities (i.e., visits to the Douglas County Youth Center, group homes, and other non-profits, as well as attending community meetings/events). The group is overseen by the PSB Deputy Chief. 2. Grant Administration Unit (GAU): The GAU is responsible for the OPD grant writing and management and reports directly to the PSB Deputy Chief. 3. Mobile IT Unit: The Mobile IT Unit is responsible for the maintenance and proper functioning of the Department's mobile technologies, including the Mobile Data Computers (MDC), Mobile Video Recorder (MVR) systems, and Body Worn Camera (BWC) systems. The Unit also provides technical support to all Department personnel on these systems, as well as the electronic reporting systems. The Unit is commanded by a Lieutenant and reports directly to the PSB Deputy Chief. a. Real-Time Operations Center (ROC): Provides support for real-time evolving situations and calls for police service utilizing City, County, or privately-owned electronic or online systems and resources. The ROC is commanded by the Mobile IT Lieutenant. 4. Police Personnel Unit: Provides a variety of services and support functions, to include coordinating hiring and personnel actions, applying rules of labor contracts and the Omaha Municipal Code in areas relevant to personnel issues, and managing payroll and timekeeping functions. The Police Personnel Unit is managed by an Office Manager. a. Fiscal Affairs: The Fiscal Affairs function works with the City of Omaha Finance Department to manage OPD financial accounts, and assists in preparing and monitoring the Department’s budget and projecting future Departmental spending. Fiscal Affairs reports to the Police Personnel Unit Office Manager. 5. Restorative Justice – Adult/Juvenile: The Restorative Justice Program, an ANC, is responsible for officers taking part in Restorative Justice discussion sessions. This group is overseen by the PSB Deputy Chief. 6. Police Administrative Section (PAS): This Section provides support services to the Department. The Police Administrative Section includes the Evidence/Property Unit; General Order #1-25 Page 7 Fleet/Facilities Unit; and the Police Supply Unit. A non-sworn Manager commands this section and reports directly to the PSB Deputy Chief. a. Evidence/Property Unit (EPU): The Unit is responsible for the secure storage of all OPD evidence and property items. The Evidence/Property Unit also contains the Digitally Recorded Evidence Access and Management (D.R.E.A.M.) Squad. The Unit is supervised by the Evidence Technician Supervisor. b. Fleet/Facilities Unit: The Unit procures, services, and maintains the Depart- ment’s vehicle fleet and facilities. The Fleet/Facilities Unit is managed by the Fleet and Facilities Coordinator. c. Police Supply Unit: The Police Supply Unit manages the Department’s Quarter- master System, along with the requisition, storage, and distribution of office supplies. The Police Supply Unit also coordinates the repair of damaged equipment, administers a petty cash fund, and processes invoices and payment vouchers. The Police Supply Unit reports to a non-sworn Supervisor. 7. Support Services Section (SSS): This Section provides informational and specific support services to the Department. The SSS includes the Customer Services Unit; the Digital Forensics Squad; the Forensic Investigations Unit; and the Vehicle Impound Unit. A Captain commands the SSS and reports directly to the PSB Deputy Chief. a. Customer Services Unit: The Unit provides a variety of services and support functions to include the receiving and processing of incoming telephone calls, handling inquiries from the public, and taking walk-in and telephone reports. The Customer Services Unit is comprised of the Court Liaison Squad (which includes the Mayor’s Office Security and the Public Library Security); the Front Desk Squad; and the Telephone Report Squad. The Customer Services Unit is commanded by a Lieutenant. a. Digital Forensics Squad: The Squad provides digital evidence collection, preservation, and investigation support to police field operations. c. Forensic Investigations Unit: The Unit provides 24-hour/seven-day per week evidence collection and preservation support to police field operations. The Forensic Investigations function; the Firearms Examination Squad; and the Latent Print Examination Squad fall under Forensic Investigations Unit. d. Vehicle Impound Unit: The Unit provides for towing and disposal of abandoned and wrecked vehicles. After the proper holding period, unclaimed vehicles are auctioned to private entities. The Unit administers the contract with the crash and violations tow vendor. The Vehicle Impound Unit is managed by the Impound Lot Manager. E. PROFESSIONAL OVERSIGHT BUREAU (POB). The Professional Oversight Bureau (POB) is commanded by a Deputy Chief and provides professional review services to the Department. The POB contains the Backgrounds/ Inspections Unit; Internal Affairs Unit; and the Polygraph Squad. The POB Deputy Chief chairs the Merit Review Committee. 1. Backgrounds/Inspections Unit (BIU): The Backgrounds/Inspections Unit is responsible for conducting background investigations on police applicants and verifying their qualifications in order to forecast future job performance. Other background General Order #1-25 Page 8 investigations may be conducted for other Units or City Departments as ordered by the POB Deputy Chief. The BIU is also responsible for monitoring employee compliance with uniform and dress code, off-duty employment, and all other OPD policies and procedures, as well as audits of OPD cash funds and other assigned areas. The BIU makes announced and unannounced inspections of all work areas under the control of the Department and conducts other inspections and investigations as directed by the Chief of Police. The Unit is commanded by a Lieutenant. 2. Internal Affairs Unit (IAU): The IAU investigates allegations of misconduct and enforces compliance with policies, regulations, and ethical guidelines for sworn and non-sworn employees. The Unit is commanded by a Lieutenant and reports directly to the POB Deputy Chief. 3. Polygraph Squad: The Polygraph Squad facilitates all pre-employment and internal polygraph examinations to ensure ethical and consistent application of the hiring process. Polygraphers also assist CIB with investigative polygraphs as needed. The Squad reports directly to the POB Deputy Chief. F. TECHNICAL AND REPORTING SERVICES BUREAU (TRB). The Technical and Reporting Services Bureau (TRB) is managed by a Deputy Director and reports directly to the Chief of Police. This Unit provides police report services, technology management, and crime analysis service to the Department. The TRB consists of the Crime Analysis Unit; the Data Unit, the Information Technology Unit; and the Technical Operations Unit. 1. Crime Analysis Unit (CAU): The CAU assists the Department with planning and the deployment of resources in order to prevent and suppress criminal activities by providing administrative, strategic, operational, intelligence, and tactical support. The CAU is commanded by the Crime Analysis Manager. 2. Data Unit: The Data Unit includes the Data Review Squad which provides information, via radio, to police personnel, and is responsible for inputting crime reports, citations, and NCIC entries into the appropriate systems. The Records Squad maintains the Department’s Central Records System, to include scanning, filing, and disseminating of reports and criminal history information. The Data Unit is commanded by the Admini- strative Information Manager. 3. Information Technology Unit: The IT Unit ensures proper maintenance and new development of the Department’s Information Technology Systems, including the Law Records Management System (LRMS), IT infrastructure, and all WEB-based applications. The Unit also reviews purchases and agreements related to any outside IT vendors. The IT Unit is commanded by the IT Manager. 4. Technical Operations Unit: The Technical Operations Unit reports directly to the Deputy Director and is responsible for overseeing a variety of Federal reporting and security mandates related to our technical operations. In addition, the Unit provides more technical data analytic procedures that assist other units in fulfilling their Departmental missions. G. UNIFORM PATROL BUREAU (UPB). The Uniform Patrol Bureau (UPB) is commanded by a Deputy Chief and is divided into five Uniform Patrol Precincts: Northwest; Northeast; Southeast; Southwest; and West, as well as the Tactical Operations Section (TOS). The Uniform Patrol Bureau provides 24-hour general General Order #1-25 Page 9 police services to the public. These services include uniform patrol, emergency response to calls-for-service, general law enforcement, community outreach, event safety services, drug interdiction, and problem resolution. A Captain commands each Precinct. A Crime Prevention Specialist also reports to each Captain and assists with problem resolution and crime prevention education for the community. The UPB Deputy Chief chairs the Pursuit Review Committee and oversees Annexation plans. 1. Northwest Precinct: The 10 Area; the 20 Area; and the 10/20 Area Relief are assigned to the Northwest Precinct. 2. Northeast Precinct: The 30 Area; the 40 Area; and the 30/40 Area Relief are assigned to the Northeast Precinct. 3. Southeast Precinct: The 50 Area; the 60 Area; the 50/60 Area Relief; the Riverfront Patrol Squad; and the Mounted Patrol Squad are assigned to the Southeast Precinct. a. Riverfront Patrol Squad: The Riverfront Patrol Squad patrols downtown areas along the riverfront, to include the Old Market, Capitol District, the CHI Health Center, and other tourist areas north and south of Dodge Street. The River-front Patrol Squad consists of “B”- and “C”-Shift officers under the command of the Southeast Precinct shift commanders. b. Mounted Patrol Squad: The Mounted Patrol Squad patrols downtown areas along the riverfront, to include the Old Market, Capitol District, the CHI Health Center, and other tourist areas north and south of Dodge Street. The Squad also provides citywide traffic and crowd control for large events, parades, etc. The Squad is commanded by a Sergeant and reports to the Southeast Precinct Captain. 4. Southwest Precinct: The 70 Area; the 80 Area; and the 70/80 Area Relief are assigned to Southwest Precinct. 5. West Precinct: The 90 Area; the 100 Area; and the 90/100 Area Relief are assigned to the West Precinct. 6. Rapid Deployment Force (RDF): The RDF is composed of regional, multi-jurisdictional teams of officers who are specially trained in a variety of disciplines. The OPD RDF team is an ANC. The primary function of the RDF is to serve as a mobile field force to monitor and protect lawful protest activities or respond to spontaneous civil disturbances. In addition, the RDF is also able to respond to search and rescue efforts, natural or manmade disasters, terrorist events, or any other occurrence that requires a large group of trained individuals to manage. The OPD RDF is commanded by a Lieutenant and reports directly to the UPB Deputy Chief. 7. Tactical Operations Section (TOS): The TOS is commanded by a Captain and is comprised of the Air Support Unit; the Canine Unit; Emergency Response Unit; and the Traffic Unit. a. Air Support Unit (ASU): The ASU provides aerial surveillance support. The use of aircraft provides enhanced officer safety, hastened response times, and a powerful level of observation that is augmented by thermal-imaging capability. The ASU also includes the Drone (Raptor) Team (an ANC). The Air Support Unit is commanded by a Chief Pilot and reports to the TOS Captain. b. Canine Unit: The Canine Unit provides patrol, search, and investigative support to the Uniform Patrol and Criminal Investigations Bureaus. The Unit also  General Order #1-25 Page 10 engages in traffic enforcement and interdiction operations on Omaha roadways, including the interstate system. The Canine Unit consists of the Interdiction Squad and a Patrol Squad. The Unit is commanded by a Sergeant and reports to the TOS Captain. c. Emergency Response Unit (ERU): Provides services requiring special equip- ment, weapons, tactics, and training. The Unit is deployed for hostage/barricade situations, high-risk warrant service, and dignitary protection. ERU includes the Bomb Response Squad (an ANC which handles calls-for-services involving actual or suspected explosive devices); the Crisis Negotiations Team (an ANC), the Special Weapons and Tactics Team (an ANC); and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Explosive Detection Canine Squad. A Lieutenant commands the ERU and reports to the TOS Captain. d. Traffic Unit: The Traffic Unit provides 24-hour specialized traffic crash investi- gation, selective traffic enforcement, and special event services. The Crash Investigations and Prevention Squad; Special Events and Enforcement Squad; and the Project Night Life Squad are assigned to the Traffic Unit. A Lieutenant commands the Traffic Unit and reports to the TOS Captain. REFERENCES: I. Previous OPD Orders A. Previous General Orders: #89-95, 9-97, 29-98, 29-98 with Supplement #1, 17-99, 25-00, 40-00, 2-01, 13-02, 37-02, 61-02, 89-02, 2-03 with Supplements #1-4, 9-04 with Supplements #1-3, 9-05 with Supplements #1-3, 12-06 with Supplement #1, 7-07 with Supplements #1-2, 25-07, 2- 08, 1-09 with Supplements #1-2, 12-10 with Supplements #1-2, 17-12 with Supplement #1, 39-13, 8-14 with Supplements #1-2, 29-15, 44-15 (Supplement #1 to GO 29-15), 27-16, 45-17, 79-17 with Supplements #1-2, 26-18 with Supplements #1-4, 20-19 with Supplements #1-3, 1-20 with Supplements #1-4, 21-21 with Supplements #1-5, 43-22, with Supplements #1-2, 15-23, with Supplements #1-3, and 11-24 with Supplements #1-3. II. Accreditation Standards A. Relevant CALEA Accreditation Standards: 11.1.1, 11.1.2, 11.2.1, 11.2.2, 11.6.1, 11.6.2, 12.1.1, 17.1.1, 17.2.1, 41.1.1, 52.1.3, and 83.1.1. III. Other A. PPM Monthly Updates: #10-2017, 11-2017, 04-2018, and 04-2021. BY ORDER OF TRS/R&P:yb Todd R. Schmaderer Chief of Police General Order #1-25 Page 11  OMAHA POLICE DEPARTMENT Chief of Police * Todd Schmaderer Union Liaison Executive Deputy Chief of Public Information Office Police ***** Uniform Patrol Bureau ** Deputy Chief Scott Gray Technical & Criminal Investigations Executive Services Police Services Professional Oversight Reporting Services Bureau Bureau ****** Bureau **** Bureau Northwest Precinct Bureau *** Deputy Director Captain John Wells Deputy Chief Thomas Shaffer Deputy Chief Sherie Thomas Deputy Chief Steve Cerveny Deputy Chief Anna Colón David Van Dyke Criminal Investigations Behavioral Health Community Outreach Team Crime Analysis Unit NW Shift Command Backgrounds/Inspections Unit and Wellness Unit (ANC) Section Captain Jeremy Christensen CORE Squad Grant Administration Unit Internal Affairs Unit Data Unit 10 Area Assault Unit Co-Responder Team 20 Area Mobile IT Unit Polygraph Squad Data Review Squad Field Investigations Employee Resources Real-Time Operations "A" Shift Squad Squad Records Squad 10/20 Area Relief Center Peer Support Team Homicide Unit Police Personnel Unit Northeast Precinct (ANC) Information Technology Unit Captain Kenneth Fox Cold Case Squad Research and Planning Unit Fiscal Affairs Technical Operations Unit NE Shift Command Investigative Analysis Restorative Justice Squad Training and Community Adult / Juvenile (ANC) Services Section Captain Jay Leavitt 30 Area Officer Involved Investigations Team Police Administrative (ANC) Section Honor Guard 40 Area Scott Collins (ANC) Operations Unit Neighborhood Evidence/Property Unit 30/40 Area Relief Bloodhound Canine Services Unit Squad Business Watch Digitally Recorded Evidence Access and Southeast Precinct Squad Management Squad Captain Steve Meister Property Crimes Unit Nuisance Task Force Squad Fleet/Facilities Unit Auto Theft Squad SE Shift Command Prevention Programs Police Supply Unit Burglary Squad Squad 50 Area Fraud Investigations SRO Metro Squad Squad Support Services Section 60 Area Captain Jennifer Russell Pawn/Salvage Squad SRO OPS Squad 50/60 Area Relief Customer Services Unit SRO Explosives Detection Retail Crimes Squad Canine Unit (ANC) Court Liaison Squad Riverfront Patrol Squad Truancy Officer Squad Robbery Unit Mayor's Office Mounted Patrol Security Squad Volunteer Services Special Investigations Squad Section Public Library Captain Karalin Starlin Pipe and Drum Corps Security Southwest Precinct (ANC) Captain John Sokolik Front Desk Squad Adult Special Victims Unit Recruitment Unit SW Shift Command Telephone Report Domestic Violence Training Unit Squad Squad 70 Area Adult Sexual Assault Recruit Squad Digital Forensics Squad Squad 80 Area Training Squad Forensic Investigations Unit Child Special Victims Unit 70/ 80 Area Relief Child Abuse Squad Firearms Examination Squad West Precinct Child Sexual Assault Captain Edward Reyes Squad Latent Print Examination Squad W Shift Command Missing Persons Squad Vehicle Impound Unit 90 Area Special Operations Section Captain Keith Williamson 100 Area Gang Investigations Unit 90/ 100 Area Relief "B" Shift Gang Intelligence Rapid Deployment Force Firearms Squad (ANC) Fugitive Squad Tactical Operations Section Captain Mark Desler Safe Streets Task Force Squad Air Support Unit Canine Unit Emergency Response Unit Traffic Unit Gang Suppression Unit "B" Shift Gang Drone (Raptor) Team Bomb Response Crash Investigations and Interdiction Squad Suppression (ANC) Squad Prevention Squad "C" Shift North Gang Crisis Negotiations Team Special Events and Suppression Patrol Squad (ANC) Enforcement Squad "C" Shift South Gang Suppression Special Weapons and Project Night Life Squad Tactics Team (ANC) Narcotics Unit *Uniform and Equipment Committee *Fitness and Wellness Committee (FWC) TSA Explosive Detection Intelligence Squad **Pursuit Review Committee and Annexation Plans Canine Squad ***Merit Review Committee, and Written Reprimand Appeal Committee Narcotics Squad ****Legislative Liaison Committee and Safety Review Board *****Shall act as the Chief of Police when the Chief is unavailable Special Operations/ ****** Equitable Sharing Committee (ESC) Vice Squad Revised: 01/05/2025