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LKPD Invites the DOJ to Lawrence – The Purpose is to Hear from the Community
LKPD Invites the DOJ to Lawrence – The Purpose is to Hear from the Community. Lawrence, KS: Building a partnership between police and the community has been the vision of Police Chief Rich Lockhart since he came to the Lawrence Kansas Police Department. “I’ve always said I want our officers to police our community the way the people want to be policed,” said the Chief. “When I heard the Department of Justice facilitates a program to help strengthen our partnerships and continue the dialogue moving us in that direction, I knew they were the experts to bring on board.”
Lawrence firefighters say 2025 budget changes could put public safety at risk
LAWRENCE, Kan. (KCTV) - Fire and EMS in Lawrence-Douglas County send crews of at least four firefighters when someone calls for help. The City Manager’s Office released a new budget which would cut how many firefighters they can pay. The new budget has crews worried about how fast and...
Douglas County sheriff to share tips on how to avoid scams
Douglas County Sheriff Jay Armbrister will give a presentation this week to help folks learn how to avoid phone and online scams that can be devastating. The event is set for 5:30 p.m. Thursday, July 18 in the Lawrence Public Library auditorium, 707 Vermont St. Many scams circulate regularly, attempting...
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