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Shocking" Update: LKPD Tests its First EV Patrol Vehicle
3+ hour, 41+ min ago (274+ words) If you see a patrol vehicle zoom by but don't hear the traditional roar of an engine, you might be one of the first to notice LKPD's new electric patrol vehicle in action. The department has officially added a'Chevrolet Blazer…...
Mentors Needed " Apply Today
3+ hour, 41+ min ago (165+ words) City of Lawrence, Kansas (. gov) Mentors Needed " Apply Today The Lawrence Police Department is a proud supporter of the Douglas County Veterans Treatment Court (VTC), which is currently seeking volunteer mentors. Founded in 2025, the VTC is a collaborative program designed…...
Douglas County First Responders Join Forces to Better Respond to Special Needs
3+ hour, 41+ min ago (329+ words) I get terrified when an officer is behind me, and I have no reason," says a Lawrence mom who worries about her autistic son's potential panic at just the sight of an approaching uniform and badge. Officers at LKPD understand…...
Pinwheels Child Abuse Prevention
8+ hour, 8+ min ago (100+ words) City of Lawrence, Kansas (. gov) Pinwheels Child Abuse Prevention April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and LKPD is providing an opportunity for you to support the cause. Along with their partners at the Children's Advocacy Center of Douglas County, members…...
The Digital Footprint and AI: How LKPD is Staying Ahead of Evolving Investigational Techniques
6+ hour, 21+ min ago (431+ words) City of Lawrence, Kansas (. gov) The Digital Footprint and AI: How LKPD is Staying Ahead of Evolving Investigational Techniques Investigations Major Casey Cooper knows technology is no longer a niche element of crime'it is the bedrock of nearly every case....
"Where is Your Hitman?": A 79-Year-Old Lawrence Widow's Story of Fear and Scam
9+ hour, 45+ min ago (522+ words) It began with a frozen computer screen and a fake technical support alert. It ended in the back of a liquor store, with a 79-year-old widow feeding $17, 000 in cash into a Bitcoin machine while fearing for her life. The victim,…...
The Grounded Life of Sergeant Ryan Robinson
3+ hour, 41+ min ago (852+ words) For many in Lawrence, Kansas, Ryan Robinson is a familiar face'a fifteen-year veteran of the police department, a sergeant currently overseeing "late swings," and a steady presence in the community where he grew up. But when the uniform comes off…...
Lawrence Kansas Police Department Advances World Cup Readiness
8+ hour, 17+ min ago (189+ words) Safety planning for the 2026 FIFA World Cup started nearly a year and a half ago and, with the first kick-off less than 2 months away, the countdown has begun. Lt. David Ernst, with the Lawrence Kansas Police Department, has been fully…...
Sexual Trauma and Abuse Pins
8+ hour, 13+ min ago (79+ words) City of Lawrence, Kansas (. gov) Sexual Trauma and Abuse Pins If you see an officer with this teal ribbon shaped lapel pin on his/her uniform, it's because April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The Sexual Trauma and Abuse Care…...
City begins next phase of no-cost galvanized service line replacements in targeted Lawrence neighborhoods
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (388+ words) The City of Lawrence is continuing an important multi-year effort to identify and replace eligible galvanized water service lines in targeted neighborhoods across the community. What residents need to know Residents in selected areas may receive a letter from the…...