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The Lansing Police and Fire Departments consider themselves partners in building community, and they work hard to build relationships through communication and information. They release news to The Lansing Journal as a way of keeping Lansing residents aware and prepared, and also reassuring the community when criminals are apprehended. News releases from the Illinois State Police and the Illinois State Fire Marshal are also posted in this category.
Legion Riders thank Lansing Police and Fire Departments
$300 donations are an expression of partnership and appreciation
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (December 5, 2017) - Outside the courtroom, before the Village Board meetings...
Diversity encouraged in Citizen’s Police Academy
Lt. Scott Bailey hopes for a variety of ages, races
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (November 29, 2017) - Since the early 2000s, the Lansing Police...
Lansing criminologist Elvis Slaughter publishes research findings
Preschool to Prison discusses education, environment, and parenting factors
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (November 21, 2017) - Elvis Slaughter, Lansing resident and current member of...
Lansing Police Department offers holiday advice
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (October 2017) - A recent Crime Information Bulletin published by the Lansing Police Department offered the following tips:
Lock the doors...
Lansing Police Department offers “Meetup Spot”
Designated area provides safe spot for internet exchanges
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (October 17, 2017) - At the Village Board meeting, as an item of...
Village Board meeting highlights – 9/19/17
Basketball champs, giant checks, promotions, and more
by Melanie Jongsma
Village Board meetings are held on the first and third Tuesdays of every month at the...
Lansing Village Board recognizes Officer Tim Biron’s promotion
"Promotion has been long overdue, well-earned, and well-deserved," says Chief Murrin
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (September 19, 2017) - As part of the Mayor's Report...
Lansing, Illinois, Police Department is hiring
Employment Opportunities posted
information provided by the Lansing Police Department LANSING, Ill. (September 11, 2017)
About the Lansing Police Department
The Lansing, Illinois, Police Department consists of...
Human Relations Commission
Mayor’s office expects to finalize selections by year end
by Ashlee De Wit
LANSING, Ill. (August 31) - Mayor Patty Eidam and her staff are in...
Lansing team wins basketball tournament
by Ernst Lamothe Jr.
SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (August 19, 2017) - “Teens and police play on the same team for the pride of their town,”...
Lansing residents, police, and government discuss solutions
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (August 16, 2017) - An estimated 125 people gathered in the auditorium of T. F. South High School for a...