Northend Community Center coming to Elmwood

Northend Community Center Slated for Completion in Mid 2018   

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 16, 2017 – Lafayette, IN-After years of planning and cooperation with a number of local not-for-profit organizations, Faith Community D...

Police Department now has a podcast!

https://soundcloud.com/insidethesquad

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City of Lafayette Mobile App

The most significant new feature of the LafayetteIN app is the geo-location driven Action Center. The Action Center area of the app allows users to pin the location of the area they are concerned about through Google mapping directly on their device, and ...Learn more...

Live road closure, detour map now available.

In order to help our residents and visitors better navigate through the city, our engineering department has developed a real-time detour and construction map. Know before you go and avoid areas currently under construction, as well as see backups real ti...Additional info...

Community safety initiatives update

In an ongoing effort to keep the public informed, today the City of Lafayette and the Lafayette Police Department held a press conference to provide updates on community safety and crime prevention initiatives. We are committed to a wholistic approach to ...

LPD Podcast

In 2017, under the direction of Chief Flannelly, the Community Outreach and Crime Prevention Unit created a podcast, a digital audio series available for download by the Lafayette community.  Hosted by Lt. Brian Gossard and Sgt. Scott Galloway, t...

Nextdoor is growing!

Nextdoor is the private social network for you, your neighbors and your community. It's the easiest way for you and your neighbors to talk online and make all of your lives better in the real world. And it's free.

Thousands of neighborhoo...

Camera Registration Program

In cooperation with CrimeReports.com, the police department will commence a camera registration program. This is designed for people who want to help with the investigative process in the chance a crime occurs near their home or business. The voluntary ...Read on...

Learn About LPD Specialty Units

In what specialties is the Lafayette Police Department involved? Find out the full list of specializations in which an officer can be involved here!

New firetruck for LFD...Squad 7

2016 Marion Rescue Fire Apparatus - Squad 7

Promotion of Brad Young to Sergeant

On March 29th, 2016, Brad Young was promoted to Sergeant.

Promotion of Chris Gorbett to Assistant Chief of Training

On March 29th, 2016, Chris Gorbett was promoted to Assistant Chief of Training.

Promotion of Jamie Blacker to Lieutenant

On March 29th, 2016, Jamie Blacker was promoted to Lieutenant.

Promotion of Matt Chase to Captain

On March 29th, 2016, Matt Chase was promoted to Captain.

Promotion of Todd Lyons to Sergeant

On March 29th, 2016, Todd Lyons was promoted to Sergeant.

Jeff Academy Cadet Class 2015-2016

The 2015-2016 Jeff Cadet Class will graduate on May 17th.

2016 LFD Recruit Class

Pictured left to right:
Ryan Thoma
Cody Roby
Matthew Peters
John Eason
Caleb Hufford
Jared Lohmeyer

Fire Prevention Bureau of the Year

Our Fire Prevention Office was named the 2013 Fire Prevention Bureau of the Year by the Fire Inspector’s Association of Indiana.

Battalion Chiefs Awards

The Battalion Chiefs hosted an awards banquet to acknowledge members with awards and unit citations for their performance under duress.

Life Saving Awards and Unit Citations

Members of the department were presented with Unit Citations and Lifesaving medals for incidents in which they rescued and resuscitated 2 citizens from fires.

Promotion of Randy Evans, Toby Frost, and Bob McCord

On April 28, 2015, Captain Randy Evans was promoted to Assistant Chief of Special Operations. Lieutenant Toby Frost was promoted to Captain, and Firefighter Bob McCord was promoted to Lieutenant.

Fire Suppression

Largest division of the department that is responsible for emergency medical services, fire suppression, mitigation of disasters, and rescue activities

Fire Prevention Show

Come join us for the Fire Prevention Show the week of October 5th-8th at the Jefferson High School Auditorium.

Jeff Fire & Rescue Academy

Giving high school students the opportunity to be exposed to the fire service as a career option.

New Playground to be built at McCaw Park

Thanks to a generous donation from The McAllister Foundation, McCaw Park will receive a new playground. For additional information please read the following press release:

2017 Fun Guide Available

Get ready for a year full of fun with Lafayette Parks and Recreation! Download your digital copy of the 2017 Lafayette Parks and Recreation Fun Guide by clicking on the link below:

2017 Lafayette Parks Fun Guide

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Free Water Walking Event

Tropicanoe Cove offers a unique fitness program for those who enjoy the outdoors. Walk with or against the current of our lazy river to customize your workout. Try it out for free Thursday, July 13 from 6:15-7:45 p.m. This free session is brought to you b...

Get ready for Aqua Zumba!

Instructor Janey Vanliew will be teaching both morning and evening classes. Most class sessions will be held at Castaway Bay (some will be held at Tropicanoe Cove). Be sure to join us this summer to get wet, get fit, and have fun!

2017 Fun Guide Available

Get ready for a year full of fun with Lafayette Parks and Recreation! Download your digital copy of the 2017 Lafayette Parks and Recreation Fun Guide by clicking on the link below:

Fitness on Demand

Fitness on Demand is a smart fitness kiosk that provides world-class fitness programming by schedule or on-demand. Browse hundreds of fitness classes – sorted by type, difficulty level, or length to find the perfect class to fit your schedule or goals.

Robbery reported on Julia Ct.

On Tuesday June 20, 2017 at approximately 10:25 PM, officers with the Lafayette Police Department responded to a report of a robbery in the 1000-block of Julia Ct. The caller reported that two black males had entered the residence and robbed her at gunpoi...

Reported Robberies Near Downtown

During the early morning hours of Tuesday June 20, 2017, officers with the Lafayette Police Department investigated two separate reports of armed robberies within a few minutes of each other in the downtown area. 

At approximately 1:02am...

Burglary Arrest on Julia Ln

Date: June 19, 2017

On Sunday, June 18^th, at approximately 5:30am, Lafayette police officers responded to the 900-block of Julia Ln in regards to a burglary in progress. Upon arrival, officers met with the female victim and were advised that a male had ent...

RAD Women's Class

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Suicidal subject call resolved

For Immediate Release                                           &a...

2017 Junior Police Academy

For Immediate Release                                           &a...

Suspicious Incident Reported

For Immediate Release                                           &a...

Suspicious Incident Reported - Case Updated

For Immediate Release                                           &a...

Shooting near Julia Ct

For Immediate Release                                           &a...

Attemped Robbery - Circle K on Ferry

On May 10^th, at approximately 5:01am, the Lafayette Police Department received a call regarding an attempted robbery at the Circle K gas station in the 3100-block of Ferry St. Witnesses advised a suspect had entered the store with a knife and attempted to...

Check Well-Being

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Kidnapping Arrest

For Immediate Release                                           &a...

Police arrest shooting suspect

Criminal Recklessness with Deadly Weapon - Arrest

On April 19^th, around 11:55 pm, the Lafayette Police responded to a report of shots fired in the 1000 block of State Street.  Officers responded to the scene and encountered the reported female vic...

Crime Prevention Specialist begins

For Immediate Release                                           &a...

Multiple Drug Arrests

            On April 6^th, Lafayette Police Department Street Crimes Unit conducted a narcotics investigation at 1826-2 Wilson Street.  After obtaining a search warrant for the location, office...

Traffic Safety Partnership Press Release

For Immediate Release                                           &a...

Inside the Squad Podcast - Episode 2

A great listen about your police department and we've made it easy for those of you who don't use iTunes or Google Play Listen here by clicking this link and it will automatically play: https://soundcloud.com/insidethes...

Man stabbed in back in parking lot

For Immediate Release Contact: Sgt. Scott Galloway

March 24^th, 2017 

sdgalloway@lafayette.in.gov

(765) 807-1224

Stabbing in parking lot near 1740 Salem Street

On March 23^rd, around 4:00 pm, the Lafayette Police Department responded a report of a man h...

Arrest Made in Brice Street Shooting

For Immediate Release

Contact Sgt. Scott Galloway

March 23^rd, 2017 

sdgalloway@lafayette.in.gov

(765) 807-1224

Arrest Made in Shooting Incident

Around 2:30 AM on March 20^th the Lafayette Police Department received an emergency call stating a ...

Shooting at S. 24th and Brice Street

Shooting Investigation

Around 2:30 AM on March 20^th the Lafayette Police Department received an emergency call stating a female had been shot in the area of South 24^th Street and Brice Street. The reporting party was driving to an area hospital with the fe...

Fatal Crash - South St and Marketplace Dr

At approximately 2:27 am, officers with the Lafayette Police Department responded to a personal injury crash at the intersection of South St. and Market Place Dr. Upon arrival, officers determined that a small passenger vehicle traveling eastbound on Sout...

Lafayette Police Podcast

In a continuing effort to connect to the public, the Lafayette Police Department Crime Prevention and Community Outreach division has begun a podcast series titled “Inside the Squad”. The first episode is now available and can be downl...

Missing Person

The Lafayette Police Department is currently investigating the report of a missing person. 29-year-old Steven Lee Montoya of Lafayette has been reported missing by his family, and the Lafayette Police Department is asking for the public’s help i...

Stabbing

For Immediate Release                                           &a...

Liquor Law Violations

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Spice Drug Arrest

On February 11^th, at approximately 8:37pm, officers with the Lafayette Police Department Street Crimes Unit attempted to serve an arrest warrant at 1001-3 Roberts St. Rufus Duncan was identified as the wanted subject. While on scene and standing outside t...

9th & Salem Bus Crash

On February 9^th, at approximately 8:05am, the Lafayette Police Department was called to N 9^th St and Salem St in reference to a report of a vehicle crash. The vehicles involved were a Chevy flat-bed pickup truck and a Lafayette School Corporation school b...

Bank Robbery - 2/6

On February 6^th, at approximately 12:45pm, the Lafayette Police Department received a report of a robbery at the Fountain Trust Company in the 300-block of Ferry St. Employees stated the suspect entered the bank and demanded money. After obtaining the cas...

Crash on Union Street

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Bank robber arrested

For Immediate Release Contact: Sgt. Scott Galloway

January 26^th, 2017 sdgalloway@lafayette.in.gov

(765) 807-1260

Bank Robbery Arrest

Lafayette Police investigated two bank robberies in late 2016, Lafayette Bank & Trust on Maple Points Drive, occurring on ...

Center Street Homicide Update

For Immediate Release                                           &a...

Swearing-in and Safety Initiatives

Today, the Lafayette Police Department is swearing-in and welcoming two new police officers, Neil Cain and Matthew Santerre. With these additions, the police department will now be at full staff and at the allotted strength of 142 officers. Since January ...

Lafayette Community Bank Robbery

On Saturday, December 17th, at approximately 11:38am, the Lafayette Police Department responded to a report of a robbery at the Lafayette Community Bank in the 3600-block of Cougill Ln. Officers determined that the suspect entered the bank location and d...Read on...

News Conference Press Release

LAFAYETTE, IN - September 24, 2015 - The City of Lafayette and the Lafayette Police Department have come together to address concerns that people have in the Lafayette community about crime, and present components of a comprehensive, ongoing strategy to h...Read on...

Abandoned Properties

Are you aware of an abandoned property that is not well-kept? Abandoned, foreclosed, and vacant properties pose a significant issue for municipalities and communities. And, unfortunately, Lafayette is no different. Research has linked these properties ...Read on...

Property Exchange Location

The City of Lafayette and the Lafayette Police Department will be offering a space for the exchange of property being purchased both online and through traditional avenues. The space is located at the Lafayette Fire Department Station #5 at Creasy Ln and...Read on...

NEW Programs For 2017!

Our long-running Bedtime Zoo Stories, Little Cub Club, and Young EDventurers programs are retiring, but we've taken all the best loved parts and used them as the foundation for a new generation of education programs!

Amber Frederick, Zoo Education...

Support the Zoo

Want to have access to discounts, exclusive events and more? Become a Friends of Columbian Park Zoo member today!

NEW Programs For 2017!

Columbian Park Zoo is excited to announce a brand new line-up of family and youth programs beginning January 2017!

Our long-running Bedtime Zoo Stories, Little Cub Club, and Young EDventurers programs are retiring, but we've taken all the best loved parts and used them as the foundation for a new generation of education programs!

New Programs for 2017 &nbs...