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.