General Info

Established in 1866, the Lawrence Police Department is a community-oriented law enforcement agency that works to provide law enforcement services and maintain a peaceful and safe environment. It operates an animal control division that undertakes issues related to animal bites, barking dogs and missing animals, as well as relocates stray animals. The department s parking control unit issues parking citations and provides parking tickets. The Lawrence Police Department offers information regarding vehicle, residential and personal safety. It maintains a citizens police academy and employs school crossing guards. The department supports the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program, which teaches students to avoid peer pressure temptations and drugs. The Lawrence Police Department assists in cases of domestic violence, crimes and accidents, sexual assault, forgery, and evidence and property. It is located in Lawrence, Kan.