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August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news April 15, 2025 - 8:40 pm

Lawrence police chief shares new data reports, outcomes from community meetings

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence Police Chief Rich Lockhart shared with city commissioners on Tuesday how the department is trying to improve community relations. He provided new data and said crime is down, yet the fear of crime is up in some areas.

Mackenzie Clark/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news August 3, 2024 - 4:36 pm

‘Treat people as people’: Lawrence community members suggest solutions to barriers with police

by Mackenzie Clark

Dozens of Lawrence community members gathered Saturday morning to identify solutions to barriers between the community and police. Their comments boiled down to one overarching message: We’re all humans, and we need to treat each other as such.

Mackenzie Clark/Lawrence Times
Crime & Courts July 27, 2024 - 4:52 pm

‘Them vs. us’: Lawrence community members identify barriers between police and themselves

by Natasha Torkzaban

A diverse group of community members shared varying perspectives on Lawrence police Saturday, voicing concerns ranging from how officers could show more compassion and preparedness in times of crises to making downtown feel safer.

August Rudisell/The Lawrence Times
Crime & Courts July 23, 2024 - 10:43 am

Lawrence Police Department, DOJ to hold community partnership workshops

by Lawrence Times

The Lawrence Police Department, working with the Department of Justice, will hold two half-day workshops “where DOJ facilitators hope to improve trust and develop partnerships between police and community members.”

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news May 14, 2024 - 9:27 pm

Lawrence City Commission approves new Community Police Review Board ordinance

by Mackenzie Clark

Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday voted to expand the scope of the Community Police Review Board’s duties.

Lawrence news November 14, 2023 - 8:03 pm

Lawrence Police Department prioritizing calls by solvability; non-officer responders working out well, chief says

by Mackenzie Clark

The Lawrence Police Department is prioritizing calls by how solvable they are, LPD Chief Rich Lockhart told city commissioners Tuesday, and the addition of four non-officer responders has helped with efficiency.

Lawrence news March 10, 2023 - 3:16 pm

Lawrence police review board asks to review complaint regarding unhoused man, questions use of force policy

by Mackenzie Clark

Members of Lawrence’s Community Police Review Board have asked to review a complaint alleging that police targeted a man experiencing homelessness with a jaywalking ticket. They also questioned why a case was not included in the annual use of force report.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Crime & Courts September 8, 2022 - 4:51 pm

Unclear why Lawrence police detective is on paid leave after being accused of crashing vehicle in alleged DUI

by Cuyler Dunn

A Lawrence police detective was placed on paid leave following his arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence last week, though city policy suggests the suspension should be without pay.

Lawrence news August 9, 2022 - 7:13 pm

Lawrence City Commission appoints 5 community members to new police oversight work group

by Mackenzie Clark

The Lawrence City Commission on Tuesday approved five community members who will serve on the new Community-Police Oversight Work Group.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news July 20, 2022 - 11:07 pm

Lawrence police switch to ‘less lethal’ beanbag shotguns

by Mackenzie Clark

The Lawrence Police Department has transitioned from patrol shotguns to “less lethal” beanbag options this week, according to a news release from the department.

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