LakelandPD

LakelandPD The official page of the Lakeland Police Department. This is the official page of the Lakeland Police Department (LPD) in Lakeland, Florida.

The agency employs 253 sworn officers and 119 civilian support personnel. The department serves approximately 110,000+ people inside the cityโ€™s 75 square-mile response area. This page was created to provide people who live, work, and play in the Lakeland area, or others with an interest in the Police Department, access to information about LPD and a platform to interact with the department. This p

age is monitored and managed by employees tasked with Public Information/Media and Community Relations. LakelandPD Social Media Policy: https://tinyurl.com/4dpe75xj

๐Ÿšจ๐—œ๐—ป๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐˜๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ฆ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ: ๐—•๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฒ ๐—ฎ ๐—Ÿ๐—ฎ๐—ธ๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ฃ๐—ผ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ ๐——๐—ฒ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ ๐—–๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฎ๐—ถ๐—ป!The Lakeland Police Department is seeking ordained cl...
06/18/2026

๐Ÿšจ๐—œ๐—ป๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐˜๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ฆ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ: ๐—•๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฒ ๐—ฎ ๐—Ÿ๐—ฎ๐—ธ๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ฃ๐—ผ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ ๐——๐—ฒ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ ๐—–๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฎ๐—ถ๐—ป!

The Lakeland Police Department is seeking ordained clergy with a heart for service and community to join our dedicated team as Volunteer Police Chaplains.

As a Chaplain, you'll play a vital role in providing emotional and spiritual support to officers, department staff, and members of our community during times of crisis and need.

If you are an ordained member of the clergy and feel called to serve those who serve others, we encourage you to consider this unique and meaningful opportunity.

To begin our process or to receive more information please contact:
Senior Chaplain Greg Robinson
[email protected]

In May, our Officers arrested 28 individuals for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. Great job to our d...
06/18/2026

In May, our Officers arrested 28 individuals for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. Great job to our dedicated officers your hard work is making our community safer, one stop at a time.

๐ŸšจIf you see an impaired driver, donโ€™t hesitateโ€”call 911. And remember: If you plan to drink, plan to have a ride.

Please join us in welcoming our newest LakelandPD officers! ๐Ÿš”Last Friday, we proudly swore in five new police officers w...
06/17/2026

Please join us in welcoming our newest LakelandPD officers! ๐Ÿš”

Last Friday, we proudly swore in five new police officers who have chosen to dedicate themselves to serving and protecting the Lakeland community.

Congratulations on this important milestone, and thank you for taking the oath to protect and serve the citizens of Lakeland.

Have You Seen Oniyah Lang?Oniyah Lang, age 16, was reported missing this morning from a residence in the 2200 block of W...
06/17/2026

Have You Seen Oniyah Lang?

Oniyah Lang, age 16, was reported missing this morning from a residence in the 2200 block of West 4th Street in Lakeland. She was last seen at approximately 11:30 p.m. last night , June 16th, wearing a white t-shirt, black shorts and black slides, and carrying a large purple duffle bag. Oniyah is 5โ€™04โ€ and weighs approximately 140 lbs.

If anyone has seen Oniyah please call us at 863.834.6966. Thank you!

WE'RE HIRING CERTIFIED OFFICERS ๐Ÿš”If you're a CERTIFIED law enforcement officer looking for competitive pay, professional...
06/16/2026

WE'RE HIRING CERTIFIED OFFICERS ๐Ÿš”

If you're a CERTIFIED law enforcement officer looking for competitive pay, professional growth, and a department that values your experience, consider LakelandPD!

Application Opening Date: Monday, July 6, 2026 at 8:00 a.m.
Application Deadline: Monday, July 13, 2026 at 4:00 pm.

Additional Compensation: Includes holiday pay, night shift differential, off-duty detail opportunities, salary incentive pay, longevity pay, and more.

Benefits: Pension plan, deferred compensation 457, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays, overtime opportunities and on-duty workout.

Learn more at Joinlakelandpd.com

For further inquiries, please contact:
Officer Wakesha Phidd
Recruiting Officer
Phone: 863-834-6918
Email: [email protected]

The Lakeland Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages all qualified candidates to apply.

UPDATE: THE ROADWAY IS BACK OPEN. Crews are still working in the area please use caution. ___________________________๐ŸšจTR...
06/16/2026

UPDATE: THE ROADWAY IS BACK OPEN. Crews are still working in the area please use caution.
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๐ŸšจTRAFFIC ALERT๐Ÿšจ

A traffic crash has occurred at the intersection of George Jenkins Blvd and Kathleen Road.

Eastbound and Westbound traffic on George Jenkins Blvd is currently blocked. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek an alternate route.

We will update when the roadway is clear.

๐Ÿšจ With the rainy season upon us, power outages are more likely and that means some traffic signals may not work as expec...
06/12/2026

๐Ÿšจ With the rainy season upon us, power outages are more likely and that means some traffic signals may not work as expected.

Itโ€™s a good time for a refresher on how to handle signalized intersections during power disruptions or malfunctions:

FLASHING RED โ€“ Treat this just like a stop sign: STOP completely. Then proceed only when itโ€™s safe, following the right-of-way rules. Be cautiousโ€”cross traffic may have a flashing yellow and may not be required to stop.
FLASHING YELLOW โ€“ Slow down and use extra caution. This light is a warning to be alert.
TRAFFIC SIGNAL BLACKOUT โ€“ When all lights are out at an intersection, treat it as a four-way stop. Come to a full stop in all directions and proceed carefully, obeying right-of-way rules.

Stay safe and stay alert! ๐Ÿšจ

Our Motor Officers had a wonderful time with this incredible group! The Lakeland Police Department is proud to partner w...
06/11/2026

Our Motor Officers had a wonderful time with this incredible group! The Lakeland Police Department is proud to partner with the Polk Heroes Literacy Program, sharing stories and creating connections with children throughout our community.

In collaboration with the Early Learning Coalition of Polk County, this monthly reading initiative promotes early literacy in the classroom while fostering positive relationships between children and local law enforcement officers.

A special thank you to the Early Learning Coalition of Polk County for generously providing the books and helping inspire a lifelong love of reading in our young learners. ๐Ÿ“š

Happy 4th Birthday to K9 Oli! ๐ŸพTalk about perfect timing, Oli lucked out and his birthday falls on his day off! ๐ŸฅณThis sw...
06/10/2026

Happy 4th Birthday to K9 Oli! ๐Ÿพ

Talk about perfect timing, Oli lucked out and his birthday falls on his day off! ๐Ÿฅณ

This sweet boy is spending his special day doing what he loves most: enjoying plenty of belly rubs, tasty snacks, and quality time with his hooman partner.

Join us in wishing K9 Oli a very happy 4th birthday. Here's to many more years of tail wags, adventures, and making a difference.

06/09/2026

Please Put Down the Distractions. Slow Down. Pay Attention and Share the Roads Safely!

As a follower of our page, you know that we post some of our red light camera violations to remind motorists to STAY ALERT. These videos are a few of the infractions reviewed and issued citations over the past few months.

For more information about Lakeland's red light cameras, visit https://www.lakelandgov.net/departments/lakeland-police-department/table-of-organization/special-services/red-light-camera-program/.

is committed to the initiative.

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219 N Massachusetts Avenue
Lakeland, FL
33801

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+18638346900

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