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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.
Coffee with a Cop moves to Lansing’s new Dunkin’ Donuts
Friday, April 27, 9:00–11:00am
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (April 13, 2018) - Coffee with a Cop is a nationwide program designed to increase conversational interactions...
Neighborhood Watch meetings—info updated 4/13/18
All Lansing residents welcome at any Beat meeting
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (April 13, 2018) - The Village of Lansing is divided into four beats,...
Reward offered for information about 2017 shooting
Randell Newton wounded last April; family offering $7,500
information provided by Lansing Police Department
LANSING, Ill. (April 9, 2018) - Approximately one year ago, on...
Lansing Fire Department hiring Firefighter/Paramedic
Applications available through April 14; application deadline April 21
information provided by the Lansing, Illinois, Fire Department
LANSING, Ill. (April 6 11, 2018) - The Village...
Lansing man arrested on drug and weapon charges
information provided by the Lansing Police Department
LANSING, Ill. (April 6, 2018) - The Lansing Police Department arrested Anthony West, 40, of 3639 Jackson St.,...
LPD investigating shooting of Lansing girl
information provided by the Lansing Police Department
LANSING, Ill. (April 2, 2018) - On April 2, 2018, at approximately 12:00am, the Lansing Police Department responded...
Lansing Fire Department receives grant for investigative equipment
$1,832 awarded by FM Global
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (March 22, 2018) — The Lansing Fire Department received a $1,832 fire prevention grant from FM...
Citizens Police Academy graduates 25 citizens
"It doesn't end here," says Chief Murrin
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (March 21, 2018) - This Wednesday evening, the classroom at the Lansing Police Department...
On St. Patrick’s Day, ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’
Police preparing to be out in force due to holiday on a Saturday
information provided by Illinois Department of Transportation
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (March 15, 2018) –...
LPD researches the benefits of red light cameras
Safety is the goal; revenue is a byproduct
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (March 15, 2018) - "Everybody hears 'red light camera,' and they get freaked...
Saving lives: Lansing leads 53 area police departments in preventing overdoses
by Melanie Jongsma
ORLAND PARK, Ill. (February 26, 2018) - “If there’s a department that really stands out,” said Orland Park Fire Chief Michael Schofield,...
Police Chief Murrin introduces new Lansing police officers
Dennis Murrin III, Caitlin Cavanaugh, Brianna Olin, and Devin Smith join LPD
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (February 24, 2018) - At the February 20 meeting...
Fire Chief Verkaik introduces new Lansing firefighter
Nick Vukelich joins Lansing from Flossmoor
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (February 24, 2018) - "This is your Village Board, and these are the people you...
A safe place to meet strangers
Lansing Police Department offers "meetup spot"
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (February 21, 2018) - During a meeting of the Citizens Police Academy, Lt. Steve Roberts...
LPD seeking applicants for Probationary Police Officer
Application packets available February 20–March 17, 2018
information provided by the Lansing Police Department February 19, 2018
The Village of Lansing Board of Fire and Police...