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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.

Mackenzie Clark / Lawrence Times
Crime & Courts July 10, 2022 - 5:30 am

Here’s what to do in an encounter with law enforcement

by Mackenzie Clark

At the end of the day, both the driver getting pulled over and the officer making the stop want to make it home safely. A Lawrence police lieutenant and a prosecutor on Saturday shared some advice on how to do that, plus other rights you should know.

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Lawrence news June 15, 2022 - 11:12 pm

Parents concerned after Lawrence police search for armed suspect in kids’ summer camp, near preschool

by Mackenzie Clark

A Lawrence mother is concerned after learning that a police officer was looking for an allegedly armed suspect in the East Lawrence Rec Center while her two kids and a few dozen others were at a summer camp there last week. 

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