Five Points Redevelopment and Revitalization

Due to the overwhelming interest in revitalizing and redeveloping this key area, the City of Lafayette hired the design firm MKSK to help outline a vision for its future. During this study information was gathered through stakeholder meetings and public o...

Loeb Stadium Construction Project News!

Transformation is key to a vital community. People and places must work together to cultivate change and in doing so create and inspire experiences that exceed expectations. The announcement this week of the new $16 million multi-purpose sports stadium pl...

Lafayette Police Accepting Applications

The Lafayette Police Department is looking for qualified candidates to be Police Officers. The ideal candidate would be of upstanding moral conduct, peak physical shape and have a willingness to serve their community. Starting salary for a police officer ...

Lafayette Police "Foot Pursuit" 5k

The Lafayette Police Department is hosting its inaugural Foot Pursuit 5k to benefit the Heartford House Child Advocacy Center in Lafayette, IN.  The race is on April 21st, 2018.  Visit footpursuit5k.itsyourrace.com to sign up and to lear...

A look back at an incredible year

Pride, Progress and Purpose – these are the defining elements of our city. Hometown PRIDE is evident through the many outstanding celebrations and collaborations in our community. Our PROGRESS is measured by how we attract new business, maintain...

Lafayette Police "Foot Pursuit" 5k Sign Up Now!

The Lafayette Police Department is hosting its inaugural Foot Pursuit 5k to benefit the Heartford House Child Advocacy Center in Lafayette, IN.  The race is on April 21st, 2018.  Visit footpursuit5k.itsyourrace.com to sign up and to lear...

Join the LPD!

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 neighborhoods are already usi...

New firetruck for LFD...Squad 7

2016 Marion Rescue Fire Apparatus - Squad 7

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

Jeff Fire & Rescue Academy

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

Fire Prevention Show

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

2018 Fun Guide

Looking for something FUN to do in Lafayette? Check out the 2018 Lafayette Parks and Recreation Fun Guide for information about all the goings on at the parks this year!

2018 Fun Guide

Swimming Lessons

Swimming lessons will once again be offered at Castaway Bay, with both morning and evening sessions available.

Session 1: June 18-29

Session 2: July 9-20

Download your registration form here: http://www.lafayette.in.gov/488/Swimming-Lessons

McAllister Summer Camp

Summer Camp

Get your bathing suits ready, it is time for fun in the sun with your friends! McAllister Recreation Center offers kids a chance to be active during summer break. Campers visit the department's aquatic facilities and other parks throughout the ...

Annual Kids Fishing Tournament

Annual Kids Fishing Tournament

Lafayette Parks, the Department of Natural Resources, and the Mid-North Indiana Chapter of Fishing Has No Boundaries provide all of the tools necessary to teach your youngsters the basics of fishing. The catch and release fis...

Family Learn to Fish Day

Lafayette Parks and the Department of Natural Resources are teaming up to teach you about Indiana fishing laws, how to catch fish, which ones to keep, and which ones to throw back. This program is held at Munger Park for some fishing fun!

Registration is r...

Fitness on Demand

Fitness On Demand  

McAllister Recreation Center has a new individual and group fitness room for you all to try. Fitness on Demand is a smart fitness kiosk that provides world-class fitness programming by schedule or on-demand. Browse hundreds of ...

Sporties for Shorties T-Ball

Sporties for Shorties

The McAllister Center offers children ages 4-5 an opportunity to familiarize themselves with sports through the Sporties for Shorties program.  The program was designed to introduce the basic fundamentals of soccer, t-ball, ...

STRONG by Zumba

STRONG by Zumba

This is not a dance class!

STRONG by Zumba combines body weight, muscle conditioning, cardio, and plyometric training moves synced to original music that has been specifically designed to match every single move. Every squat, lunge, and ever...

Zumba!

Zumba

Zumba is a Latin-inspired, dance-fitness class that incorporates Latin and international music and dance movements, which create a dynamic, exciting and effective fitness system!Instructor Janey Vanliew will lead you through a class that combines fa...

Winter/Spring Yoga

Yoga

Looking for an activity that’s more than just a fitness program? Clear your mind, strengthen your body, and touch your spirit with Shari Gass and Lisa Banu. Yoga combines asanas (physical postures) and pranayama (breath work) to achieve flex...

Police make arrest during armed robbery

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Shooting incident on Broadway Street

The Lafayette Police Department, at about 6:45 am on Saturday, April 7, responded to a report of a shooting incident in the 1400 block of Broadway Street.  Police arrived and located one male victim, inside the residence, with a single gunshot wo...

Suspect Arrested from March 23rd Family Express Robbery

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Restore Sagamore

Beginning April 2, South Street will be reconstructed between Earl Avenue to Sagamore Parkway and from Sagamore Parkway to Hamman Street. Local traffic to businesses will be maintained; however, South Street will be closed to through traffic.  Sa...

Traffic Stop Leads to Warrant Arrest

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We-Tip Report Leads to 3 Drug Arrests

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Washington Street Shots Fired Death Investigation

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Lafayette Police "Foot Pursuit" 5k

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Teacher Arrested for Child Explotation

The Lafayette Police Department Detective Division, along with Lafayette Police School Resource Officers, Tippecanoe County Prosecutors Office High Tech Crimes Unit, and Lafayette School Corporation officials, initiated a child abuse investigation involvi...

Homicide Investigation in the 900 block of Virginia St

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New podcast available

In our continuing effort to give insight into policing and your local law enforcement, Inside The Squad is embarking on a four part series on Officer health and wellness. You will be surprised at the health risks police have due to shift work, stress, eat...

Lafayette Police Hiring Substitute School Crossing Guards

Job Posting

The following position is available with the City of Lafayette. 

If you are interested in being considered for this position, applications are ONLY available on-line - http://www.lafayette.in.gov/1042/Job-Postings 

The applicat...

Lafayette Police Promotion and Swearing in Ceremony

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Child Solicitation Arrest

Child Solicitation Arrest

Today, at around 9:00 am, Lafayette Police served a search warrant at 2224 Meadow Drive.  Police arrested the resident, Kevin William Flynn (27) of Lafayette for Child Solicitation and Possession of Child Pornography.&...

Reminder to Secure Your Firearms

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***Update: She has been found and is safe*** Lafayette Police Looking for Missing Female

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Gang Information Outreach Event

Lafayette Police Department Specialist Shana Wainscott and Officer Michael Zambon will be hosting a Gang Information Outreach on February 20th, 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm at the City of Lafayette Council Chambers, located at 20 N. 6^th St.  This class is ...

Two LPD K9's Receive Protective Vests

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Drug Task Force Makes Arrest for Dealing Methamphetamine

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Police Looking for Person of Interest in Overnight Murder

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Charlisa Vorice Arrested in Charles St Stabbing

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Joshua Balser Arrested for Stabbing

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Shooting on Phipps Court

On Thursday January 25, at approximately 10:15 PM, Lafayette Police responded to a report of shots fired in the 3000 block of Phipps Court.  Officers arrived and located one adult male victim, Isaiah Powe 41, who suffered a gunshot wound to the l...

Lieutenant McCoy Graduates from Northwestern

Lieutenant Scott McCoy, a 22 year veteran of the Lafayette Police Department, recently graduated from the Northwestern University Center for Public Safety.  The course is a 10 week program, which was implemented by the Northwestern Center for Pub...

Lafayette Chief Patrick Flannelly joins National Leadership Council

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Contact: Josh Spaulding

202-683-9751

jspaulding@fightcrime.org

Lafayette Chief Patrick Flannelly Joins Top Law Enforcement Leaders On Council to Curb Crime Through Investments in Kids

DATE: January 19^th, 2018

Washington, DC - Thi...

Stabbing Investigation

On the above date, at approximately 12:40 am, the Lafayette Police Department received a call about a subject who had been stabbed at a residence near the intersection of South Street and South 26^th Street.  Officers arrived at the scene and loca...

Fraud Podcast - Inside the Squad

All About Fraud!! Have you been the victim or target of fraud? Then you understand the intrusion, pain and hassle of fraud. Most people have been the target of fraud to some extent. Even detectives get scam calls and emails. In this episode of Inside The ...

Search warrant leads to arrests and drug and weapon seizure.

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One arrested after shooting

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Lafayette Police arrest two with over 3 pounds of methamphetamine

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Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrest

Traffic Stop – Drug Arrest

On the evening of January 11, at around 9:15 pm, a Lafayette Police Officer conducted a traffic stop in the 500 block of New York Street, wherein the driver fled the vehicle.  The officer chased the driver on f...

DUI Task Force First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2018

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Serious Violent Felon Arrested After a Traffic Stop

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Travis Nichols Arrested

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Two suspects arrested for armed robbery

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Officers presented with life saving awards and Officer of the Year

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Lafayette Police make arrest for child exploitation

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Inside The Squad new episode

The holiday season is the best time of the year, however out enjoyment can be spoiled if you forget to stay vigilant or lose focus of what’s important. In this episode of Inside The Squad we discuss ROAD RAGE! Why do motorist succumb to road rag...

New Crime Prevention Subarus

SIA, in a March 2017 ceremony with Mayor Tony Roswarski, generously donated a 2017 Subaru Outback to the City of Lafayette.  Mayor Roswarski designated the Outback to the Lafayette Police Department Crime Prevention Unit.

The donated Subaru Outbac...

Shots fired complaint leads to drug arrests

Shots fired complaint leads to drug arrests

On Sunday, November 5^th, at about 5:00 PM, the Lafayette Police Department responded to a report of shots fired in the 1900 block of Windemere Drive. Officers arrived to interview witnesses and collect case facts...

Discover: Zoo Veterinary Medicine Workshop (ages 12-14)

GO WILD with Discovery Workshops!  Designed for 12 to 14 year olds, Discovery Workshops are perfect for young teens with a deep love of animals, or an interest in wildlife-related careers.  Spend a day at the zoo learning through hands-o...

Mini-Camp Opportunities for Little Learners

Developed specifically with early childhood learning foundations in mind, Zoo Sprouts Mini-Camps give little learners (ages 3-4) a chance to explore nature and animals in a safe, nurturing environment.  Get to know nature through play experiences...

Help Us Celebrate Aurora's Birthday and Earth Day!

Join us Sunday, April 22 from 1:00-4:00pm for a special celebration!  We will be recognizing Earth Day 2018 with free, family-friendly activities in the DeFouw Education Center.  Sunday also marks the 20th birthday for Aurora the spider ...

Seasonal Employment Opportunities

Join our summer team!  Columbian Park Zoo is accepting applications for seasonal employment for summer 2018 for Seasonal Zoo Educators (Zoo Camp counselors and animal presenters) and Seasonal Zoo Gift Shop Clerks/Ride Operators.  Must be...

Animal Meet 'n Greet

Is there a Zoo animal you’d love to meet?  Reserving a private Animal Meet ‘n Greet may be right for you!  Our Animal Meet ‘n Greet program includes a private encounter with your choice of Animal Ambassador ...

Columbian Park Zoo Opening Soon for the 2018 season!

Columbian Park Zoo will reopen for its 110th season on Saturday, April 21, 2018.  The Zoo will be open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m, through May 25th.  Extended summer hours begin Memorial Day weekend.  The Zoo continues to...