The Lima Police Department works to safeguard the lives and properties of residents, businesses and visitors, as well as maintain social law and order. The police department focuses on preserving peace and security for residents and visitors. It maintains a K-9 unit that assists local and surrounding law enforcement agencies. The Lima Police Department s Special Weapons And Tactics team handles hostage situations, protects president and presidential candidates and averages nearly 50 operations every year. Its ProActive Crime Enforcement Unit is responsible for investigating the sales and possession of illegal narcotics. The Lima Police Department s technology crimes unit works in cooperation with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. It is governed by Lima city in Ohio.