Lawrence police to boost traffic enforcement around holidays
Lawrence police will have increased traffic enforcement to be on the lookout for people driving impaired during the holidays.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Advocates’ draft ordinance aims to put safeguards on Lawrence police camera surveillance tech
Lawrence advocates have drafted an ordinance that aims to create safeguards for the police department’s new system that asks locals to register their security cameras on a list or integrate them for realtime access by police.
Woman killed in crash on East 23rd Street in Lawrence
A Lawrence woman was killed in a “near head-on crash” Monday evening on East 23rd Street, according to the police department.
Lawrence, Douglas County law enforcement to boost seat belt enforcement over Thanksgiving week
The Lawrence Police Department and Douglas County Sheriff’s Office will have enhanced patrols to boost enforcement of seat belt usage over the next week.
Lawrence, Douglas County law enforcement to collect unused and expired medications
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and Lawrence Police Department will soon collect expired and unused prescription and over-the-counter medications from the public for safe disposal.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Panel of Lawrence public officials wrestle with free speech in government forums
Lawrence elected officials and civic professionals speaking during a panel Monday identified trends they say disrupt the public discourse necessary to make progress.
Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence police to update city commission on camera surveillance program, future plans
Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday will hear a presentation from Lawrence police about the initiative underway to integrate private surveillance cameras across the city and the long-term goal to launch a “Real Time Operations Center.”
Lawrence has one animal control officer; catching strays falls heavily on the humane society and the public
Since 2020, Lawrence has gone from staffing three animal control officers to one, and pressure has mounted for the Lawrence Humane Society and the public to fill in the coverage gaps.
Lawrence police to hold sobriety checkpoint
The Lawrence Police Department will conduct a sobriety check lane Friday somewhere in the city.
August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Less than a year from World Cup, Lawrence officials prepare for impacts on housing, safety, transit
Officials are working to ensure Lawrence can capitalize on the expected influx of visitors for the 2026 World Cup in Kansas City without impacting necessary everyday services for local residents.
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