I would like to welcome you to the Lafayette Police Department's official website. This website is designed to assist you in receiving the latest information about the services that the Lafayette Police Department offers.

The Lafayette Police Department is a contemporary law enforcement agency that has been providing excellent service to the community for over 100 years. The Lafayette Police Department consists of 50 dedicated and talented individuals that operate under a Community Policing Philosophy. This philosophy directs department members to form lasting partnerships with various segments of the community and this provides continuous feedback from the community to the police department. This two way communication results in an outstanding relationship with the community and a high level of responsiveness to community needs and concerns.

You will find that extraordinary service and dedication are standards that we embrace at the Lafayette Police Department in all endeavors to include Preventing and Solving crimes, a very comprehensive Traffic Safety program, School Resource Officer programs and numerous police - community initiatives such as the Citizen Police Academy, Public Safety Day for Kids, Restorative Justice, Police Volunteers and in our efforts working with Senior Citizens.

I encourage you to visit all areas of our website and to return often. If I can be of any assistance to you please call me directly at (303) 665 5571 extension 4148.

Sincerely,

Rick Bashor

Chief of Police