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...

City Offering Free Mulch

The City of Lafayette is offering free mulch to our residents every Saturday in May. 

• Location: 1020 Canal Rd (Look for sign) 
• Time: 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
• Citizens expected to load and haul all desired mulch

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...

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

Workreation Information

Workreation is a volunteer program for kids ages 7 to 17 years of age. The program offers children the opportunity to perform light cleaning and maintenance in the parks in exchange for a "Kids Can Pass". Kids may volunteer 1 hour per day at eit...

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...

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 ...

Shooting incident on Everett Street

Shooting Investigation on Everett Street

On May 12^th, at around 3:00 am, the Lafayette Police Department responded to a report of shots fired in the 1700 block of Everett Street.  Officers arrived and were advised by witnesses of having ...

National Drug Take Back Day

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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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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 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...

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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Officers presented with life saving awards and Officer of the Year

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World Oceans Day 2018

Join us on Saturday, June 2, 2018 from 1:00-5:00pm for World Oceans Day!  FREE family-friendly activities about ocean conservation will be available in the DeFouw Education Center.

Healthy oceans, healthy planet!  Join us Saturday, June 2...

Zoo Run Run - register now!

This 5K run/walk travels through the historic Columbian Park Neighborhood and offers a fun, inexpensive way to get your family up and moving! Mingle with zoo staff and some of your favorite zoo residents! 

A Kids' fun run will also take place at 9...

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...

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 Now Open 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...