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The Technology Unit consists of a Captain and two detectives. The Technology Unit provides support for the Department in the field of Audio/Video Forensics, Computer Forensics, and other technological needs. The department continues to experience the increased use of electronic devices to commit crimes in the City of Overland Park. The Mission of the Technology Unit is to provide the best quality support to the Department by using available tools, training, knowledge and experience to support the case investigations and crime prevention.
Detective Terry Schmidt provides support in audio/video forensics, video management systems, electronic surveillance counter measures, covert operations, GPS tracking and other electronic aspects associated to police investigations. Detective Schmidt installs, operates, and manages electronic devices both in the field and lab. This includes large projects like fiber connections to area business for camera surveillance.
Detective Derek Hogan is trained in Computer forensics and part of the Secret Service task force. Detective Hogan works in partnership with Detective Schmidt to provide technical services to the Department such as video recovery, surveillance equipment installation and other needs as required. Detective Hogan also oversees the maintenance of the Mobile Command Post its technical operations. The Technology Unit is the primary support unit of the implementation of an Unmanned Aerial System (Drone).