Lubbock Police Department

Lubbock Police Department This is the official page of the Lubbock Police Department. All of our Nixle posts will also post to Twitter, so you won't miss an alert!

This page is not monitored continuously and should not be used to report crimes, suspicious activity, or emergencies. You can also follow us on Twitter by texting "Follow LubbockPolice" to 40404 to receive our Twitter feed via text messages. If you have an emergency please call 911. If you need to report a crime that is not an emergency please call (806)775-2865. To reach the Police Desk please call (806)775-2817

🚔💍***LOST RINGS***💍🚔Do you recognize the below rings? They were turned in to our Property Room back in 2017 and we would...
08/13/2026

🚔💍***LOST RINGS***💍🚔

Do you recognize the below rings? They were turned in to our Property Room back in 2017 and we would love to be able to reunite them with their rightful owners.

There are two different angles of each ring. The first is a men's Texas Tech class ring from 1947. The second is a woman's Lubbock High class ring from 1946. The third is a Woman's Texas Tech class ring from 1949.

If you recognize any of these, please call (806) 775-3383. There are some unique markings on each ring that will help in the identifying process. So, be prepared to answer a detailed question, or two.

Ok, Lubbock, do your thing so we can get these rings back where they belong!

08/11/2026

🚔🚨***LATERAL OFFICERS***🚨🚔

Did you begin a career you now believe could be even more fulfilling?

Are you looking to be an officer in not only a community that supports you, but have command staff that backs you as well?

If so, then the LPD is where you want to be!

There is no time limit or age restriction to hold you back.

One of the best parts? Not only will you go through an abbreviated academy, you'll get paid for your experience as well!

So, we think the choice is pretty simple, come work with us at The Lubbock Police Department!

For more information, click the following link: https://bit.ly/4vwTCTm

08/10/2026

Thanks to Grace Gates for taking a closer look at what it takes to become a Lubbock Police Officer and highlighting the physical fitness portion of our entrance exam.

One question we hear from time to time is, “When is a police officer ever going to need to row?”

Our answer: Get on a rower for a few minutes and go as hard as you can. You’ll understand pretty quickly. The rower isn’t about preparing officers to row a boat. It’s a way to measure cardiovascular fitness and a person’s ability to keep working when they’re tired, something that matters in this profession.

Interested in seeing if you have what it takes? We’re hiring. Applications for our September 14th test will open soon!

https://www.mylubbock.us/614/Recruiting

**UPDATE Sunday August 9th 11:03 a.m.**Mr. Hines has been located and is back with his family.--------------------------...
08/09/2026

**UPDATE Sunday August 9th 11:03 a.m.**

Mr. Hines has been located and is back with his family.

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🚨🚨 SILVER ALERT 🚨🚨

The Lubbock Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating 78-year-old Louis Jones Hines, who is considered an endangered missing person.

Officers with the Lubbock Police Department Patrol Division and Major Crimes investigators are currently working to locate Hines and a Silver Alert is being issued.

Hines was last seen in person at approximately 10:45 a.m. on August 8th. His phone was last detected in the area of the 3700 block of Erskine Street at approximately 6:05 p.m.

Hines is a Black male, approximately 5 feet 4 inches tall and 175 pounds, with an average build, light complexion, short curly gray hair and brown eyes. He has a small burn mark on his right arm near his elbow.

Hines was last seen wearing a white shirt with an unknown image or lettering, blue jeans and thin reading glasses. He is known to walk very slowly.

Anyone who sees Hines or has information about where he may be is asked to call 911 or the Lubbock Police Department’s non-emergency number at 806-775-2865.

🚨🚨UPDATE🚨🚨August 7th 11:16 p.m.Mr. Mendez has been located and returned home safely with his family.--------------------...
08/08/2026

🚨🚨UPDATE🚨🚨August 7th 11:16 p.m.

Mr. Mendez has been located and returned home safely with his family.

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The Lubbock Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating 69-year-old David Mendez.

Because of his medical diagnoses and need for medication, there is concern for Mendez’s welfare due to his extended absence.

Mendez was last seen after 2:00 p.m. near the 5400 block of Avenue A on foot. He is described as a Hispanic male, 5 feet 8 inches tall and approximately 140 pounds, with gray and black hair, a gray beard and hazel eyes.

Mendez was last seen wearing a black T-shirt with “Hollister” on the front, black shorts and black house shoes with a Texas Longhorn logo.

If you see Mendez or know where he may be, please call 911 or the Lubbock Police Department’s non-emergency number at 806-775-2865.

⚫️🔵***PROMOTIONAL CEREMONY***🔵⚫️We’d like to congratulate Officer Colby Childress on his promotion to Corporal this morn...
08/07/2026

⚫️🔵***PROMOTIONAL CEREMONY***🔵⚫️

We’d like to congratulate Officer Colby Childress on his promotion to Corporal this morning!

Thank you for going above and beyond, Cpl. Childress!

Job well done!

🚨***DO NOT PASS GO. DO NOT COLLECT $200. GO STRAIGHT TO JAIL. ***🚨It’s Thursday and we’ve gone nearly the whole week wit...
08/06/2026

🚨***DO NOT PASS GO. DO NOT COLLECT $200. GO STRAIGHT TO JAIL. ***🚨

It’s Thursday and we’ve gone nearly the whole week without a snarky Facebook post. So, buckle up, because have we got some sass to share this morning.

Some people play Monopoly.

Others apparently like to roll the dice when it comes to your life and theirs. I.e. the motorcyclist who thought it was a solid idea to travel 143 MPH on Loop 88 this morning.

Spoiler alert: it wasn’t.

Let’s clarify something - that’s not “keeping up with traffic”, or “running a little late”, that’s absolutely insane.

The result?

Straight to jail. đźš”

When you choose to drive at speeds like this, you’re not just risking a ticket. You’re risking your life and the lives of everyone else on the road.

Moral of the story? Drive smart and ride safely.

🚔🤝***NATIONAL NIGHT OUT***🤝🚔We had a time at the T.J. & Bobbie Jean Patterson Branch Library and Rodgers Park yesterday ...
08/05/2026

🚔🤝***NATIONAL NIGHT OUT***🤝🚔

We had a time at the T.J. & Bobbie Jean Patterson Branch Library and Rodgers Park yesterday for !

National Night Out is held every first Tuesday of August each year with a focus on creating and strengthening relationships with law enforcement and citizens throughout the community.

08/05/2026

"Our job is to stand between good and evil." - Chief Herman

This profession is more than just a job, it's a calling. It's a way to make a difference in the world, one day at a time.

Whether you're a member of law enforcement looking for a department that supports you, or you're someone who is ready to take the first step in making a difference in our community, then The Lubbock Police Department is the place for you!

So, if you believe you have what it takes, we encourage you to sign up for our next test, Thursday, August 13th. The deadline to apply is THIS FRIDAY (08/07/26) at 5 p.m. All you have to do is follow this link: https://bit.ly/4yV5Vv0

We'll see you soon.

08/04/2026

🚨***LPD MCIU ASKING PUBLIC FOR INFORMATION IN WEST LUBBOCK HIT-AND-RUN***🚨

The Lubbock Police Department’s Major Crash Investigation Unit is asking the public for information in a west Lubbock hit-and-run.

On July 12, 2026, officers responded to a hit-and-run in the parking lot of a business complex in the 4500 block of Milwaukee Avenue at 2:18 a.m. An unknown subject was driving a SUV and struck a passenger car before fleeing the scene.

The suspect vehicle is described as a black, newer model Cadillac Escalade.

Anyone with information about this vehicle should contact Detective McPherson at (806) 775-2762.

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