General Info

The Lancaster Police Department, governed by the City of Lancaster in Ohio, provides a range of protection services for citizens. It operates a community services unit that is responsible for planning special events. The department s bicycle patrol unit operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The Lancaster Police Department also offers the Drug Abuse Resistance Education program. Its detective bureau is responsible for investigating cases, felonies and selected misdemeanor offenses. In addition, the department maintains various electronic surveillance equipment. The Lancaster Police Department provides emergency and nonemergency medical solutions. It also operates a citizen police academy and major crimes unit.