Mayor Whitfield has reaffirmed her commitment to Curtis Bigsbee as Police Chief of the Lawrence Police Department by officially swearing him in this week! Congratulations, Chief Bigsbee!

The post about the missing 7 year old has been removed. He has been located and is now safe with his family. Thank you for helping us by getting that information out to the rest of the public!

One more post to recognize Lieutenant Tim Steele on his “official” retirement day, today! Thank you for your more than 25 years of dedicated service to our department! We wish you nothing but the best in your future endeavors! Congratulations, LT!

Join us for Community Safety Day 2024 in Lawrence on August 24, 2024, from 10 AM – 2 PM at Fire Station 40! Check out our cutting-edge technology, see live demos including the IU Health Mobile Stroke Unit, PHI Air Medical Helicopter, and Taser demonstrations. 9530 E 59th St.