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Specialized Units
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Bicycle Unit
Lansing Police Department Bicycle Unit
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Chaplain Corp.
LPD Chaplains
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Community Policing
Our efforts in community policing have reduced crime and spurred neighborhood and business cooperation.
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Community Services
The Community Services Unit provides support and resources to residents of Lansing.
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Crime Scene Investigation
Crime Scene Investigation requires the application of diligent and careful methods by which investigators recognize, identify, preserve and collect evidence.
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Dive Team
The Capital Area Dive Team (CADT) responds to all rescue and recovery open water incidents in Lansing, Ingham and Eaton County which involve people and objects.
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Honor Guard
The Lansing Police Honor Guard is comprised of volunteer officers who have committed themselves to the time and training required for the specialized duties.
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Internal Affairs
The Office of Internal Affairs (OIA) was established under the direction of Mike Yankowski, Chief of Police.
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K-9 Unit
The Lansing Police Department Canine Unit was formed in 1985 with 3 teams. Today we have 10 working teams and is one of the largest Canine Unit Programs in the State of Michigan.
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Neighborhood Watch
A Neighborhood Watch is an organized effort by concerned citizens to improve the quality of life in their neighborhood.
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Special Operations
The Special Operations Section is responsible for many tasks that require undercover operations in order to enforce various state and local laws.
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START Team
The 1973 Crime Control Act enabled federal funding for police tactical units. The Lansing Police Department applied for and received such a grant, allowing the LPD tactical team to be formed.
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Traffic Unit / Special Events
The Motorcycle Unit is responsible for promoting traffic safety and coordinating special events such as parades, runs, marches and protests, occurring in the City of Lansing.
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Tri-County Metro Narcotics
The Tri-County Metro Narcotics Squad (METRO) is a multi-jurisdictional drug task force operating in Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham counties.