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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.
Premise Alert Program and Bracelet Program can help police help you
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (February 17, 2018) - The Lansing Police Department offers two programs that are designed to help alleviate potential misunderstandings when...
Illinois honors Chicago Police Commander Paul Bauer
United States and State flags at half-staff from sunrise Thursday, February 15, until sunset Saturday, February 17
Notice from the Office of the Governor
The Department...
LPD awarded hiring grant from COPS
$375,000 will cover 75% of three years of three salaries
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (February 7, 2018) - The Lansing Police Department announced that the...
Lansing, Illinois, Police Department hiring Probationary Police Officer
Applications available February 20 through March 17, 2018
information provided by the Lansing Police Department
LANSING, Ill. (February 5, 2018) - The Board of Fire and...
IDOT and Illinois State Police encourage sober driving during Super Bowl weekend
Expect increased safety patrols, seatbelt enforcement zones, and roadside safety checks
information provided by the Illinois Department of Transportation
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (February 1, 2018) – As...
Lansing’s vehicle sticker code—additional information
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (January 29, 2018) - The recent discussion and impending vote on raising the price of vehicle stickers raised questions about...
Opportunities with the Lansing Police Department
Lt. Al Phillips says theblueline.com is LPD's strongest referral source
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (January 23, 2018) - At the first class in this year's...
LPD hosts “largest class” for 2018 Citizens Police Academy
22 of 28 enrollees participated in Week 1 class
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (January 17, 2018) - "This is one of the largest, if not...
Active Shooter Awareness training for Lansing businesses
Wednesday, January 31, 9:00am
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (January 17, 2018) - The Lansing Police Department will host a class specifically for businesses who have...
Citizens welcomed to Citizens Police Academy
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (January 11, 2018) - Lansing residents who applied for enrollment in the upcoming Citizens Police Academy were informed today of...
Free smoke alarms part of ‘Be Alarmed!’ program
OSFM and IFSA will work jointly to provide smoke alarms and fire prevention education across Illinois
information provided by the Office of the State Fire...
Illinois State Police prepare for holiday travel
State Troopers will strictly enforce DUI, Speeding, Seatbelt, and Distracted Driving
Information provided by the Illinois State Police
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (December 20, 2017) - Illinois State...
IDOT partners with law enforcement to ensure safe holiday travel
information provided by the Illinois Department of Transportation
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (December 18, 2017) - The Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police, and local law...
Free CPR class by Lansing Fire Department
Saturday, December 16, 2017
Information provided
LANSING, Ill. (December 12) - On Saturday, December 16, 2017, the Lansing Fire Department will hold a Friends and Family...
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...