In Lancaster, California, the local police department has scored a win in the battle against slow response times for non-emergency calls, cutting down the wait by a whopping 91 minutes in 2024 when compared to the previous year, thanks to their Law Enforcement Technicians (LETs) who've been taking the load off deputies, allowing them to zero in on urgent situations that demand immediate attention.

The City's Mayor, R. Rex Parris, expressed his enthusiasm about the LETs' contribution and his anticipation for future improvements, stating, "We are thrilled to see the positive impact LETs are bringing to their support of our LASD officers," according to the City of Lancaster.

The Lancaster Police Department has been operating under a hybrid model in cooperation with the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department, tackling both major and minor offenses by dividing the workload; the setup allows the LASD to concentrate on serious crimes while Lancaster PD covers the routine calls and focuses on crime prevention measures.

Functioning as non-sworn personnel, the LETs are the unsung heroes behind the scenes who lend their expertise to the department by handling a myriad of tasks like minor crime scene investigations and evidence collection, all while sworn officers like District Peace Officers get down to brass tacks with arrest powers granted by the State of California; Chief of Police, Rodrick Armalin, praised the LETs for their "outstanding work," as per the City of Lancaster.