If you come to Lake Worth to commit crime - you’ll find out how we do business. This response not only embodies our core values of excellence, service & protection, but it also completely fulfills our mission. I’m so proud of these officers, who were ready when their community

From the time the silent alarm was received until two were in custody: 7 minutes. That doesn’t happen when officers sit at IHOP sipping coffee. That doesn’t happen when officers camp out at the station. It happens when officers are where they’re supposed to be, when they’re

#FeedbackFriday - As 32 year law enforcement veteran, Sergeant Hewitt just gets it. After responding to and locating a reckless driver, Sergeant Hewitt recently went above and beyond to follow up with the caller and let them know what he had done. We define this extra effort as

I’ll be the first to admit that we’re not the right department for everyone, but if you truly want to make a difference without having to jump through bureaucratic hoops, we may be a great fit for you! Here, you’ll enjoy: incredible community support, great equipment,

Yet another example of a tenacious Lake Worth Police Department Officer chasing excellence and refusing to give up. This is about more than shoes - it’s about the culture at LWPD. #WorthIt

#LWPDAlert // BUSINESS BURGLARY SUSPECT CAUGHT Earlier this year, a suspect threw a rock through the window of a local smoke shop and entered the store after hours. He stole multiple vapes and other items totaling nearly $150 and caused significant property damage. Although a

Articles and videos about Fort Worth man arrested after using rock to rob same smoke shop twice on FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth. fox4news.com/news/calvin-wa…

If this trend continues, we’re on track to see a -50% decrease in crashes over the last 10 years. Our officers have wholeheartedly embraced our mission, and go out every day to carry it out. As a Chief, I’m proud. As a criminologist, I’m astonished. As a citizen, I’m thankful.

As police officers, our job is to ensure the community achieves its desired state of safety and security. It’s not about us or our personal beliefs - it’s about the community and meeting the community’s expectations. In Lake Worth, the community spoke and we listened. Really,

Simple enough, right? When you support officers and given them what they need to be successful (which includes effective leadership), it’s amazing what a police department can accomplish. “Ordinary things done consistently over time create extraordinary results.” Great job,

You spoke. We listened. We understand that a lot is expected of police departments - and rightfully so. In Lake Worth, we've been intentional about listening to our community's concerns. Traffic frustrations are the most common complaint we hear from residents. Since January,

Pops with Cops featured in the Texas Police Chiefs Association Weekly Bulletin. After four years, our Pops with Cops event has become a summer staple in the Lake Worth Community. This organic event has no pretense or agenda. It's simply an effort to create a opportunity for us to get to know

Recently, ECC Operator Olivia Smith received a reckless driver call. Our focus is always to provide the very best service possible. In this case, Operator Smith went above & beyond to reassure the caller and remind them that their call is important. #WhenMomentsMatter

#FeedbackFriday – After responding to assist on a recent traffic crash, Officer Myers received this feedback from one of the individuals involved. We understand that being in a crash can be stressful, and our officers take pride in being a calm voice in the midst of what is often

This man gets it!

Great to meet with Lake Worth ISD Superintendent Mark Ramirez! I shared the great things happening Lake Worth Police Department, & reiterated our commitment to the district & our SRO program. Our shared belief is when students & staff are safe and feel secure, learning outcomes improve! #WorthIt

Join us for our next Coffee with a Cop event on Friday, September 12th from 9:30-10:30am Parlor Doughnuts in Lake Worth. These events have no agenda or pretense, and our only goal is to have meaningful conversations with members of our community. Bring your questions and

We’re proud to announce that NWECC has earned CALEA Public Safety Communications Accreditation – the gold standard in our field! Only 8 centers in Texas hold this honor. We did it with one goal in mind: keeping our communities safe. #WhenMomentsMatter

Please join us in congratulating our partners at NWECC for earning the CALEA Public Safety Communications Accreditation – the gold standard in public safety communications! This recognition is not easy to achieve. In fact, NWECC is now one of only eight

Words cannot even begin to describe how proud I am of NWECC. We’ve only existed for 18 months, and yet we’ve found a way to do what few ever do - earn CALEA accreditation. This represents promises kept to our partners, and unrelenting commitment of our team!