Lawrence Police Dept

Join us for Community Safety Day 2024 in Lawrence on August 24, 2024, from 10 AM – 2 PM at Fire Station 40! Check out our cutting-edge technology, see live demos including the IU Health Mobile Stroke Unit, PHI Air Medical Helicopter, and Taser demonstrations. 9530 E 59th St.

For everyone’s safety, firecrackers/fireworks are not permitted. More info at visitlawrenceindiana.com/events/eclipse…

In addition, you are strongly discouraged from bringing: Your pets. The sights, sounds, and smells of the festival and the close proximity of thousands of visitors are likely to overstimulate even the best-behaved furry family members.

As the #SolarEclipse2024 approaches, remember to prepare for traffic delays by filling your gas tanks and bring your patience with you. If you see an emergency vehicle do your best to yield the right away.

One more post to recognize Lieutenant Tim Steele on his “official” retirement day, today! Thank you for your more than 25 years of dedicated service to our department! We wish you nothing but the best in your future endeavors! Congratulations, LT!

The post about the missing 7 year old has been removed. He has been located and is now safe with his family. Thank you for helping us by getting that information out to the rest of the public!

If you receive a suspicious phone call like this, here's what you should do: Report the Scam: If you believe you have encountered this scam, report it to us at 317-545-7575. It's essential to stay vigilant and informed about common scams to protect yourself.

Ask the caller for their name, badge number, and the department they claim to represent. Hang up and verify the information by contacting the city of Lawrence Police Department using publicly available contact information. Do not use any phone numbers provided by the caller.

The Lawrence Police Department is issuing a warning about scam phone calls in which individuals receive fraudulent calls from a "police officer" from our agency claiming they owe money to the Lawrence Police Department for tickets or other violations.

Mayor Whitfield has reaffirmed her commitment to Curtis Bigsbee as Police Chief of the Lawrence Police Department by officially swearing him in this week! Congratulations, Chief Bigsbee!