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The Partners: Douglas County Emergency Communications and Lawrence Kansas Police Department

Published on July 26, 2026

How it works: Established in 1994, the Douglas County Emergency Communications Center serves as a centralized hub, providing enhanced 911 telephone services and radio dispatch for 23 law enforcement, fire, and medical agencies. This...

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Lawrence Police & USD497

Published on April 24, 2026

The Teams: The Lawrence Kansas Police Department partners with USD497 to ensure student safety. Police officers are stationed at the two high schools, while the remaining School Resource Officers serve the middle and elementary schools as...

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Lawrence Kansas Police and the Treatment and Recovery Center

Published on January 18, 2026

The Teams: The Lawrence Kansas Police Department often encounters individuals who are in distress, but who have not committed a crime nor sustained a physical injury. The Treatment and Recovery Center (TRC) of Douglas County is operated...

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Partnering to Comfort Children

Published on October 18, 2025

LKPD Chief Rich Lockhart’s wife, Laura Lockhart, along with other department representatives, were honored to attend the Shadow Buddies 30th Anniversary gala. The Lawrence Kansas Police Department recently announced its partnership with...

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First Responder Chaplains Offer Compassionate Support to First Responders and Victims

Published on July 17, 2025

Behind the scenes, but always on the front lines of support, are the dedicated individuals of the First Responder Chaplain Association serving the Lawrence Kansas Police Department (LKPD). The chaplain role extends well beyond traditional...

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Lawrence’s Community Collaboration in Action with the Salvation Army

Published on July 01, 2025

The Teams: Lawrence Police Department: Provides 24/7 public safety response, proactive neighborhood patrols, traffic enforcement, and emergency services. Officers also engage with community members to build trust and deter criminal...

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Lawrence’s Mental Health Initiative

Published on April 01, 2025

By Corporal Matthew Howell The Teams: Lawrence Police Department’s Mental Health Team (MHT): Responds to mental health-related calls, conducts follow-ups, attend Behavioral Health Court, and collaborates with the City of Lawrence Homeless...

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Children’s Advocacy Center and LKPD

Published on January 01, 2025

The Team: The Children's Advocacy Center of Douglas County (CACDC) collaborates closely with the Lawrence Kansas Police Department's Special Victims Unit (SVU) to address child abuse cases. The Lawrence Kansas Police Department’s Special...

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