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Organization

The Lafayette Police Department is divided into four divisions, each one being responsible for different duties. The divisions include: Patrol, Investigations, Special Operations, and Administrative Services. 

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Specialty Units

The Lafayette Police Department prides itself in being a "full service" police agency. Many officers work in what are called "Specialty Units" and have all received advanced training in their specialized area. Specialty Units include: SWAT, Mobile Field Force, Crime Scene Investigation, Crisis Intervention, Honor Guard, K-9 Unit, and so much more! 

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Community Outreach

The mission of LPD's Community Outreach programs is to bring the police department and the community together to facilitate a better understanding of what the department does through the organizing of events.  

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Lafayette Police Fast Facts

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  1. 29.4

    Square miles in the City

  1. 70,835

    residents

  1. 140

    Sworn personnel

  1. 58

    Civilian personnel

  1. 48,813

    911 Calls - 2024

  1. 84,872

    Calls for Service - 2024

News & Announcements

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    PR - February 18, 2026

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    PR - January 22, 2026

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Meetings & Events

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The Lafayette Police Training Center is the host site for many of the trainings conducted for Lafayette PD and nation-wide agencies. The state of the art facility includes a CrossFit gym, physical tactics room, firearms simulator, and fully-equipped classrooms.

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  1. 601 Columbia Street
    Lafayette, IN  47901
    Phone: 765-807-1200

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