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LINCOLN PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT - PROUDLY SERVING LINCOLN PARK SINCE 1922

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To Protect and Serve
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SGT. WILLIAM R. HACKETT (RET)

LPPD APRIL 1962 - JULY 1987

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It is with profound sadness that the Lincoln Park Police Department announces the passing of Sgt. William Hackett (ret.) after a lengthy illness. Sgt. Hackett passed with his family around him at his home in Florida.

 

Sgt. William Hackett (ret.) served with honor and distinction with the Lincoln Park Police Department from April 1962 until his retirement from the force in July of 1987. Sgt. Hackett (ret.) was an active coach for the Lincoln Park Police Athletic League as a football coach. While serving as a police Sergeant, he also was instrumental in the formation of several of today’s Lincoln Park Police Officers in their early days under his tutelage. Sgt. Hackett is still remembered today in LPPD as one of the officers who laid the foundation for today’s force. He will be missed.



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Mission Statement

The mission of the Lincoln Park Police Department is to provide the highest degree of law enforcement and public safety services to the citizens of the Borough of Lincoln Park. To preserve life, to impartially enforce the law, to work in partnership with the community to enhance the quality of life, to aid individuals in danger of physical harm, to protect citizens' constitutional guarantees, to prevent and address conduct recognized as threatening to life and property. Members of the Lincoln Park Police Department strive to accomplish this mission while maintaining the traditions of fairness, professionalism and integrity established in 1922

Values Statement

The Lincoln Park Police Department members shall strive to accomplish their mission while recognizing that certain core values in policing are non-negotiable. We the members of the Lincoln Park Police Department recognize that:
 

In striving to protect and value human life, that all life is precious.

That in protecting citizens' constitutional rights, such rights apply to all individuals regardless of social status.

That compassion, fairness, professionalism and integrity are indispensable and demanded qualities of Lincoln Park Police Officers.

That the community we serve has a vested interest in a responsible, courteous and honest police department.

That Lincoln Park Police Officers are the most valued assets of our organization and have a shared responsibility in fulfilling OUR MISSION

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POLICE DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION

The Lincoln Park Police Department serves a variety of functions and is segmented into two main divisions. Operations Division and Support Services Division. Organizational Chart should help explain the chain of command within the department.

The Lincoln Park Police Department operates under the concept of "Unity of Command" which means that every officer reports to only one supervisor up the chain of command to the Office of the Chief.

In addition the Division Commanders have a variety state mandated tasks assigned to them in addition to policing. For a more complete picture of job functions click here Division Commander Responsibilities

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YEARLY  ACTIVITY COMPARISON
TYPE OF CALL 2007 2008
CALLS FOR SERVICE 14621 14840
ARRESTS 286 238
ADULT ARRESTS 235 204
JUVENILE ARRESTS 51 34
DWI 41 32
DRUG OFFENSES 60 50
ROBBERY 0 0
BURGLARY 20 17
CONTEMPT OF COURT 73 62
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 27 25
WEAPONS 2 0
THEFT OVER $200 39 33
THEFT UNDER $200 30 30
SHOPLIFTING 11 7
MV STOPS 4697 4754
MV SUMMONSES 2084 1844
COMMUNITY POLICING 950 618
CRIMINAL MISCHIEF 73 71
DISORDERLY PERSONS 446 482
SUSPICIOUS PERSONS 436 402
ALARMS 479 512
FIRES 139 139
STREET LIGHTS 26 16
MV ACCIDENTS 286 285
DISABLED VEHICLES 179 158
PROPERTY CHECKS 1284 1586
LOCK OUTS 189 186
FIRST AID ASSISTS 440 512
FALSE 9-1-1 CALLS 284 410