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Preventing the Next Crash: Safety Tips from Officer Palen

Published on July 26, 2026

Every time Officer Palen is called to investigate a serious traffic crash, he knows he’ll likely find twisted metal, shattered glass, and lives forever changed. As a veteran accident investigator, his job isn’t only to interview witnesses...

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An Inside Look at Law Enforcement Through the Eyes of a Teenager

Published on July 26, 2026

The future of community leadership is looking bright as several Lawrence teens successfully completed this summer’s LKPD Teen Police Academy (TPA). For two weeks, beginning July 13th, teens ranging in age from 14-18, traded their typical...

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LKPD Hits the Streets on Two Wheels

Published on July 26, 2026

If you’ve heard a new rumble on the streets of Lawrence, it probably isn’t NASCAR coming to town. Most likely, the rumble is from a new police motorcycle. The Lawrence Kansas Police Department will have police motorcycles for the first...

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Roundabouts make intersections safer, so why does everyone hate them?

Published on July 26, 2026

LKPD Communications Manager Kratom and 7-OH, once sold in convenience stores and smoke shops everywhere, are now illegal in Lawrence. Maybe you’ve never heard of Kratom, but it’s been around for decades. About 10 years ago, it started...

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Kratom and 7-OH Now Illegal in Kansas

Published on July 26, 2026

Kratom and 7-OH, once sold in convenience stores and smoke shops everywhere, are now illegal in Lawrence. Maybe you’ve never heard of Kratom, but it’s been around for decades. About 10 years ago, it started gaining attention online with...

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No Classes, No Problem: LKPD’s School Resource Officers Boost Downtown Patrols

Published on July 26, 2026

A summer program brought School Resource Officers (SRO’s) out of the classrooms and onto the streets. Officers Lindsay Bishop and Dan Affalter enjoyed the temporary transition. Once the final bell rang, these officers headed downtown to...

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Teens: It’s Your Turn to Learn Safety!

Published on July 26, 2026

The Lawrence Kansas Police Department (LKPD) is proud to announce its upcoming schedule for a free Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) class for women 16 years of age or older. This class is specifically geared toward female High School...

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The Digital Footprint and AI: How LKPD is Staying Ahead of Evolving Investigational Techniques

Published on April 24, 2026

For decades, the images of a major criminal investigation were defined by a specific set of tools: the dusting brush for fingerprints, the magnifying glass, and the yellow crime tape. But the landscape of policing has shifted. As society...

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Mentors Needed – Apply Today

Published on April 24, 2026

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 to help veterans overcome...

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Pinwheels Child Abuse Prevention

Published on April 24, 2026

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 of the department planted pinwheels on the...

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